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

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A recap on differences between Red Bull Energy Drink and Spaghetti

  • Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, however, Spaghetti is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 163% more than Spaghetti.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt.

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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 +16.7%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +6340%
Contains more Selenium +13100%
Equal in Magnesium - 18
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 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +733.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +1366.7%
Contains less Sodium -97.4%
Contains more Zinc +5000%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +6340%
Contains more Selenium +13100%
Equal in Magnesium - 18

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 B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2356.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +415%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2356.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4322.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Protein +1160.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +201.7%
Contains more Other +211.1%
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Water +43.6%
Contains more Protein +1160.9%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +201.7%
Contains more Other +211.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +5666.7%
Contains more Glucose +8400%
Contains more Fructose +5333.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
98%
Starch: 26.01 g
Sucrose: 0.09 g
Glucose: 0.04 g
Fructose: 0.03 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.4 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +5666.7%
Contains more Glucose +8400%
Contains more Fructose +5333.3%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Energy Drink Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 10.23g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 0.46g 5.8g Spaghetti
Fats 0g 0.93g Spaghetti
Carbs 10.23g 30.86g Spaghetti
Calories 43kcal 158kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 1.63g 0.03g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 10.22g 0.56g Spaghetti
Fiber 0g 1.8g Spaghetti
Calcium 6mg 7mg Spaghetti
Iron 0.06mg 0.5mg Spaghetti
Magnesium 19mg 18mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Phosphorus 0mg 58mg Spaghetti
Potassium 3mg 44mg Spaghetti
Sodium 39mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.01mg 0.51mg Spaghetti
Copper 0.002mg 0.1mg Spaghetti
Manganese 0.005mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 0.2µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.02mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.02mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 0.4mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.112mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.049mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 0µg 7µg Spaghetti
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Tryptophan 0.083mg Spaghetti
Threonine 0.206mg Spaghetti
Isoleucine 0.228mg Spaghetti
Leucine 0.44mg Spaghetti
Lysine 0.133mg Spaghetti
Methionine 0.065mg Spaghetti
Phenylalanine 0.297mg Spaghetti
Valine 0.262mg Spaghetti
Histidine 0.132mg Spaghetti
Saturated Fat 0g 0.176g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.131g Spaghetti
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.326g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Energy Drink Spaghetti
Low Fats diet ok
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.