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Shortbread vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between shortbread and Red Bull?

  • Shortbread is richer in iron, vitamin B1, folate, manganese, and vitamin E, yet Red Bull is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 161% higher.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2833.3%
Contains more IronIron +4866.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +4400%
Contains more ZincZinc +4800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7760%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3000%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +782.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +204.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +200%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +200.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +379.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2952.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1067.4%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +523.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1044.4%
Contains more WaterWater +2378.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 34%
Starch: 40.47 g
Sucrose: 20.99 g
Glucose: 0.36 g
Fructose: 0.3 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +304.4%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +844.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +443.3%
~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.
Shortbread Red Bull
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 2.167mg 161%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg 82%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0g 56%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 9.827mg 41%
Fats 26.22g 0g 40%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0g 37%
Iron 2.98mg 0.06mg 37%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.04mg 26%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.54mg 24%
Calories 514kcal 43kcal 24%
Folate 81µg 0µg 20%
Carbs 63.78g 10.23g 18%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.005mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.103mg 16%
Sodium 353mg 39mg 14%
Selenium 6.2µg 0.2µg 11%
Protein 5.37g 0.46g 10%
Copper 0.09mg 0.002mg 10%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Phosphorus 66mg 0mg 9%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Fiber 1.3g 0g 5%
Zinc 0.49mg 0.01mg 4%
Potassium 88mg 3mg 3%
Fructose 0.3g 1.63g 2%
Calcium 13mg 6mg 1%
Magnesium 14mg 19mg 1%
Net carbs 62.48g 10.23g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 10.22g N/A
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 0.3mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread Red Bull
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
30%
Shortbread
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Shortbread
Shortbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/nutrients
  2. Red Bull - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173210/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.