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Red Bull vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Red Bull and sunflower seeds

  • Red Bull has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B6; however, sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, vitamin B1, selenium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and iron.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 234% more than Red Bull.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1610.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +21400%
Contains more IronIron +8650%
Contains more CopperCopper +89900%
Contains more ZincZinc +49900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +26400%

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +244.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +18266.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1786.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4417.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +95.5%
Contains more OtherOther +3266.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.5 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +107.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~0g
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

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 Sunflower seeds
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 Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.002mg 1.8mg 200%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g 154%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 1.48mg 120%
Selenium 0.2µg 53µg 96%
Phosphorus 0mg 660mg 94%
Manganese 0.005mg 1.95mg 85%
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg 82%
Fats 0g 51.46g 79%
Magnesium 19mg 325mg 73%
Iron 0.06mg 5.25mg 65%
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 1.345mg 63%
Folate 0µg 227µg 57%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 18.528g 46%
Zinc 0.01mg 5mg 45%
Protein 0.46g 20.78g 41%
Fiber 0g 8.6g 34%
Calories 43kcal 584kcal 27%
Saturated fat 0g 4.455g 20%
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.355mg 19%
Potassium 3mg 645mg 19%
Choline 0.3mg 55.1mg 10%
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 8.335mg 9%
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 1.13mg 8%
Calcium 6mg 78mg 7%
Caffeine 29mg 0mg 7%
Carbs 10.23g 20g 3%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg 2%
Sodium 39mg 9mg 1%
Net carbs 10.23g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 10.22g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.169mg 0%
Valine 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Sunflower seeds
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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull
Red Bull is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.