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Red Bull vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red Bull and shortbread?

  • Red Bull is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, yet shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin E.
  • Red Bull's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 161% higher.

We used Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2833.3%
Contains more IronIron +4866.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4400%
Contains more ZincZinc +4800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3000%

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 0% 0% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2952.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +2378.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1067.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +523.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1044.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
51% 33% 16%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.19 g
Glucose: 3.4 g
Fructose: 1.63 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +844.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +443.3%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +304.4%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Shortbread DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.071mg 161%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 8.326g 56%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 3.275mg 41%
Fats 0g 26.22g 40%
Saturated fat 0g 8.105g 37%
Iron 0.06mg 2.98mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.353mg 26%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.321mg 24%
Calories 43kcal 514kcal 24%
Folate 0µg 81µg 20%
Carbs 10.23g 63.78g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.393mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 6.708g 17%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.314mg 16%
Sodium 39mg 353mg 14%
Selenium 0.2µg 6.2µg 11%
Protein 0.46g 5.37g 10%
Copper 0.002mg 0.09mg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Phosphorus 0mg 66mg 9%
Caffeine 29mg 0mg 7%
Fiber 0g 1.3g 5%
Zinc 0.01mg 0.49mg 4%
Potassium 3mg 88mg 3%
Fructose 1.63g 0.3g 2%
Calcium 6mg 13mg 1%
Magnesium 19mg 14mg 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 10.22g 21.65g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.714g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0.9mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.