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

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Significant differences between Red Bull Energy Drink and Sunflower seed

  • Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6, however, Sunflower seed is richer in Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B1, Selenium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily Vitamin E needs 234% more than Red Bull Energy Drink .

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.
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +8650%
Contains more Magnesium +1610.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21400%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +49900%
Contains more Copper +89900%
Contains more Manganese +38900%
Contains more Selenium +26400%
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 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains more Calcium +1200%
Contains more Iron +8650%
Contains more Magnesium +1610.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +21400%
Contains less Sodium -76.9%
Contains more Zinc +49900%
Contains more Copper +89900%
Contains more Manganese +38900%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.7%
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 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +36.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +244.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1786.3%
Contains more Protein +4417.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Contains more Other +3266.7%
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 Water +1786.3%
Contains more Protein +4417.4%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +95.5%
Contains more Other +3266.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +107.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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 Sucrose +107.6%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

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 Sunflower seed
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 Energy Drink Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 10.23g 11.4g Sunflower seed
Protein 0.46g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 10.23g 20g Sunflower seed
Calories 43kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 10.22g 2.62g Sunflower seed
Fiber 0g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 6mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 0.06mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 19mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 0mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 3mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 39mg 9mg Sunflower seed
Zinc 0.01mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.002mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.005mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 0.2µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 0IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 9.827mg 8.335mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg 1.13mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 2.167mg 1.345mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Folate 0µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B12 1.97µg 0µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Tryptophan 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0g 4.455g Red Bull Energy Drink
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red Bull Energy Drink Sunflower seed
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
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed 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 - 4.455g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink 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 Energy Drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - 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.