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

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Differences between Red Bull Energy Drink and Smoothie

  • Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3, while Smoothie has more Vitamin C.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 160% higher.
  • Smoothie contains 12 times less Vitamin B3 than Red Bull Energy Drink . Red Bull Energy Drink contains 9.827mg of Vitamin B3, while Smoothie contains 0.816mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Smoothie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +583.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +700%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~mg

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 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +720.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.2%
Contains more OtherOther +277.8%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~90.28g

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 Smoothie
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Energy Drink Smoothie Opinion
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.46g 1.22g Smoothie
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg Smoothie
Net carbs 10.23g 8.16g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 10.23g 8.16g Red Bull Energy Drink
Magnesium 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Calcium 6mg 41mg Smoothie
Potassium 3mg 24mg Smoothie
Iron 0.06mg 0.15mg Smoothie
Sugar 10.22g 7.35g Smoothie
Copper 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.01mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Sodium 39mg 29mg Smoothie
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Manganese 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 0.816mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.082mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0.24µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Choline 0.3mg Red Bull Energy Drink
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 Smoothie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
13%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.