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Red Bull vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Red Bull and saffron

  • Red Bull has more vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3, while saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus.
  • Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1235% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Spices, saffron.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 1.8% 0.26% 2.3% 0.67% 0.27% 0% 5.1% 0.65% 1.1%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 189% 33% 152% 416% 109% 30% 108% 19% 3705% 31%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1289.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1750%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57366.7%
Contains more IronIron +18400%
Contains more CopperCopper +16300%
Contains more ZincZinc +10800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +568060%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2700%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 24% 184% 92% 500% 246% 0% 0% 0.16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 269% 9% 0% 0% 29% 62% 27% 0% 233% 0% 0% 70% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +114.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +187.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 g
Contains more WaterWater +649.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2384.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +539%
Contains more OtherOther +5955.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Red Bull Saffron
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Saffron DV% diff.
Manganese 0.005mg 28.408mg 1235%
Iron 0.06mg 11.1mg 138%
Vitamin C 0mg 80.8mg 90%
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 1.01mg 89%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg 82%
Magnesium 19mg 264mg 58%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 1.46mg 52%
Potassium 3mg 1724mg 51%
Copper 0.002mg 0.328mg 36%
Phosphorus 0mg 252mg 36%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 31%
Folate 0µg 93µg 23%
Protein 0.46g 11.43g 22%
Carbs 10.23g 65.37g 18%
Fiber 0g 3.9g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 2.067g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.267mg 13%
Calories 43kcal 310kcal 13%
Calcium 6mg 111mg 11%
Selenium 0.2µg 5.6µg 10%
Zinc 0.01mg 1.09mg 10%
Fats 0g 5.85g 9%
Saturated fat 0g 1.586g 7%
Caffeine 29mg 0mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.115mg 6%
Sodium 39mg 148mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 27µg 3%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.429g 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 61.47g N/A
Sugar 10.22g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Saffron
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
Red Bull
54%
Saffron
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
479%
Saffron

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saffron
Saffron is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Red Bull - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.