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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.
Contains more Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 6% 0% 0% 3% 4% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +583.3%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Potassium +700%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +720.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 10% 24% 185% 93% 501% 0% 247% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 0% 0% 82% 0% 0% 16% 0% 19% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +720.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Protein +165.2%
Contains more Other +277.8%
Equal in Water - 90.28
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 Carbs +25.4%
Contains more Protein +165.2%
Contains more Other +277.8%
Equal in Water - 90.28

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
Net carbs 10.23g 8.16g Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 0.46g 1.22g Smoothie
Carbs 10.23g 8.16g Red Bull Energy Drink
Calories 43kcal 37kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 10.22g 7.35g Smoothie
Calcium 6mg 41mg Smoothie
Iron 0.06mg 0.15mg Smoothie
Magnesium 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Potassium 3mg 24mg Smoothie
Sodium 39mg 29mg Smoothie
Zinc 0.01mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Copper 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Manganese 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin A 0IU 408IU Smoothie
Vitamin C 0mg 24.5mg Smoothie
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Energy Drink Smoothie
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
14%
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.