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Red Bull vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red Bull and chia seeds

  • Red Bull has more vitamin B12; however, chia seeds are richer in fiber, phosphorus, manganese, copper, selenium, iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamin B1.
  • Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 138% more than Red Bull.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1663.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10416.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13466.7%
Contains more IronIron +12766.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +46100%
Contains more ZincZinc +45700%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +54360%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27500%

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1450%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +1438.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3495.7%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +311.7%
Contains more OtherOther +5233.3%

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 Chia seeds
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Chia seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 167%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.665g 158%
Fiber 0g 34.4g 138%
Phosphorus 0mg 860mg 123%
Manganese 0.005mg 2.723mg 118%
Copper 0.002mg 0.924mg 102%
Selenium 0.2µg 55.2µg 100%
Iron 0.06mg 7.72mg 96%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg 82%
Magnesium 19mg 335mg 75%
Calcium 6mg 631mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.62mg 48%
Fats 0g 30.74g 47%
Zinc 0.01mg 4.58mg 42%
Protein 0.46g 16.54g 32%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 31%
Calories 43kcal 486kcal 22%
Saturated fat 0g 3.33g 15%
Potassium 3mg 407mg 12%
Folate 0µg 49µg 12%
Carbs 10.23g 42.12g 11%
Caffeine 29mg 7%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 8.83mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 2.309g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.17mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.5mg 3%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg 2%
Sodium 39mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 7.72g N/A
Sugar 10.22g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.14g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.