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Red Bull vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Red Bull and star anise?

  • Red Bull is richer in vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, yet star anise is richer in iron, copper, manganese, calcium, phosphorus, fiber, zinc, and potassium.
  • Star anise's daily need coverage for iron is 461% higher.

We used Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Spices, anise seed types in this comparison.

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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 121% 194% 127% 1386% 303% 145% 189% 2.1% 300% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +794.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10666.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +47933.3%
Contains more IronIron +61500%
Contains more CopperCopper +45400%
Contains more ZincZinc +52900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -59%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2400%

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 70% 5.3% 0% 0% 85% 67% 57% 48% 150% 0% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +221.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +93.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +233.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +181.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
18% 16% 50% 10% 7%
Protein: 17.6 g
Fats: 15.9 g
Carbs: 50.02 g
Water: 9.54 g
Other: 6.94 g
Contains more WaterWater +835.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3726.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389%
Contains more OtherOther +7611.1%

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 Star anise
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red Bull Star anise DV% diff.
Iron 0.06mg 36.96mg 461%
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 0.65mg 117%
Copper 0.002mg 0.91mg 101%
Manganese 0.005mg 2.3mg 100%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg 82%
Calcium 6mg 646mg 64%
Phosphorus 0mg 440mg 63%
Fiber 0g 14.6g 58%
Zinc 0.01mg 5.3mg 48%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 3.06mg 42%
Potassium 3mg 1441mg 42%
Magnesium 19mg 170mg 36%
Protein 0.46g 17.6g 34%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.34mg 25%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 9.78g 24%
Fats 0g 15.9g 24%
Vitamin C 0mg 21mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 3.15g 21%
Calories 43kcal 337kcal 15%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 0.797mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.29mg 14%
Carbs 10.23g 50.02g 13%
Selenium 0.2µg 5µg 9%
Caffeine 29mg 0mg 7%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0g 0.586g 3%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 16µg 2%
Sodium 39mg 16mg 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 35.42g N/A
Sugar 10.22g N/A
Choline 0.3mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Star anise
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
38%
Star anise
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
279%
Star anise

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Star anise
Star anise is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Star anise
Star anise is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Star anise - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171316/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.