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Red Bull vs. Squid — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Red Bull and squid

  • Red Bull has more vitamin B6 and vitamin B3; however, squid is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, iron, vitamin B2, copper, phosphorus, and zinc.
  • Squid covers your daily need for selenium, 163% more than Red Bull.
  • Red Bull has 8 times more vitamin B6 than squid. While Red Bull has 2.167mg of vitamin B6, squid has only 0.27mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +215.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21133.3%
Contains more IronIron +17966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +49800%
Contains more ZincZinc +34500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4080%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44700%

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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +348.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +702.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1578.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +174.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Squid
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32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +523.8%
Contains more WaterWater +46%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6960.9%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +3633.3%

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 Squid
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 Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Squid DV% diff.
Selenium 0.2µg 89.6µg 163%
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.27mg 146%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 5.4µg 143%
Iron 0.06mg 10.84mg 135%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 1.729mg 125%
Copper 0.002mg 0.998mg 111%
Phosphorus 0mg 580mg 83%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Protein 0.46g 32.48g 64%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 2.189mg 48%
Zinc 0.01mg 3.46mg 31%
Sodium 39mg 744mg 31%
Vitamin A 0µg 203µg 23%
Potassium 3mg 637mg 19%
Calcium 6mg 180mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.9mg 13%
Magnesium 19mg 60mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Manganese 0.005mg 0.209mg 9%
Caffeine 29mg 7%
Folate 0µg 24µg 6%
Calories 43kcal 158kcal 6%
Carbs 10.23g 1.64g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.017mg 2%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.268g 2%
Fats 0g 1.4g 2%
Saturated fat 0g 0.236g 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 1.64g N/A
Sugar 10.22g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.164mg 0%
Valine 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Squid
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
104%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 705mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.