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Rockstar energy drink vs. Powerade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rockstar energy drink and Powerade

  • Rockstar energy drink has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3, however, Powerade is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Powerade covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 11665% more than Rockstar energy drink.
  • Powerade contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR and Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink.

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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 0% 0.3% 0.53% 1.9% 0% 1.4% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 1.6% 3.4% 0% 0.27% 0.43% 5.5% 0% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -61.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +200%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
~equal in Magnesium ~0mg
~equal in Calcium ~1mg
~equal in Copper ~0mg
~equal in Manganese ~0mg
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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% 0% 369% 184% 250% 312% 471% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 29% 0% 35308% 114% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +527.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +314.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +11208.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 g
8% 92%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 7.84 g
Water: 91.91 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +340%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +62%
~equal in Water ~91.91g
~equal in Other ~0.2g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 49% 29%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.65 g
Glucose: 6.03 g
Fructose: 3.59 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
3% 37% 53% 3% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.2 g
Glucose: 2.2 g
Fructose: 3.22 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1225%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +174.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +11.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Starch ~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.
Rockstar energy drink Powerade
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rockstar energy drink Powerade Opinion
Calories 58kcal 32kcal Rockstar energy drink
Protein 0.34g 0g Rockstar energy drink
Fats 0.22g 0.05g Rockstar energy drink
Net carbs 12.7g 7.84g Rockstar energy drink
Carbs 12.7g 7.84g Rockstar energy drink
Calcium 1mg 1mg
Potassium 6mg 18mg Powerade
Iron 0.05mg 0.09mg Powerade
Sugar 12.26g 6.11g Powerade
Zinc 0.05mg 0.01mg Rockstar energy drink
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Powerade
Sodium 16mg 42mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Powerade
Vitamin B2 1.6mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B3 9.82mg 1.565mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B5 4.167mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B6 1.353mg 153mg Powerade
Vitamin B12 3.77µg 0.91µg Rockstar energy drink
Choline 0.3mg 0mg Rockstar energy drink
Saturated Fat 0g 0.008g Rockstar energy drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.011g Powerade
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.028g Powerade
Fructose 3.59g 3.22g Rockstar energy drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rockstar energy drink Powerade
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
122%
Rockstar energy drink
2727%
Powerade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Rockstar energy drink
1%
Powerade

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Powerade
Powerade is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.15g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Powerade
Powerade is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Rockstar energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/nutrients
  2. Powerade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175108/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.