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Red Bull Energy Drink vs. SlimFast shake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Red Bull Energy Drink and SlimFast shake different?

  • Red Bull Energy Drink is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while SlimFast shake is higher in Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Calcium, Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 151% more than SlimFast shake.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink contains 4 times more Vitamin B3 than SlimFast shake. Red Bull Energy Drink contains 9.827mg of Vitamin B3, while SlimFast shake contains 2.39mg.

Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan types were used in this article.

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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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5866.7%
Contains more IronIron +1500%
Contains more CopperCopper +600%
Contains more ZincZinc +8400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2150%

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 65% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +311.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +941.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +228.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%

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
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1103.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1332.6%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1400%
~equal in Water ~88.33g

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 Energy Drink SlimFast shake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Energy Drink SlimFast shake Opinion
Calories 43kcal 58kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 0.46g 6.59g SlimFast shake
Fats 0g 2.88g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 10.23g 0.45g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 10.23g 0.85g Red Bull Energy Drink
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 19mg 44mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 6mg 130mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 3mg 179mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.06mg 0.96mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 10.22g 0.6g SlimFast shake
Fiber 0g 0.4g SlimFast shake
Copper 0.002mg 0.014mg SlimFast shake
Zinc 0.01mg 0.85mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 0mg 136mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 39mg 72mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin A 0IU 565IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 0mg 4.58mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0.2µg 4.5µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.17mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.19mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 2.39mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 1.195mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.208mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0.6µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin K 0µg 6.5µg SlimFast shake
Folate 0µg 39µg SlimFast shake
Choline 0.3mg 0mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Saturated Fat 0g 0.45g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.1g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.29g SlimFast shake
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Energy Drink SlimFast shake
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 Energy Drink
46%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.62g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 Energy Drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.