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

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Differences between Smoothie and Red Bull Energy Drink

  • Smoothie has more Vitamin C, while Red Bull Energy Drink has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 160% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Smoothie is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL.

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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% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
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 +583.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +700%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains less SodiumSodium -25.6%
~equal in Phosphorus ~0mg

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 82% 24% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1104.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2542.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +720.8%
~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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 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 +165.2%
Contains more OtherOther +277.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +25.4%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~89.22g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Smoothie Red Bull Energy Drink
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Smoothie Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Calories 37kcal 43kcal Red Bull Energy Drink
Protein 1.22g 0.46g Smoothie
Vitamin C 24.5mg 0mg Smoothie
Net carbs 8.16g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Carbs 8.16g 10.23g Red Bull Energy Drink
Magnesium 19mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Calcium 41mg 6mg Smoothie
Potassium 24mg 3mg Smoothie
Iron 0.15mg 0.06mg Smoothie
Sugar 7.35g 10.22g Smoothie
Copper 0.002mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Zinc 0.01mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Sodium 29mg 39mg Smoothie
Vitamin A 408IU 0IU Smoothie
Manganese 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 0.2µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0.816mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0.082mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 0.24µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Choline 0.3mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Smoothie Red Bull Energy Drink
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
13%
Smoothie
81%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Smoothie
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Smoothie
Smoothie contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/nutrients
  2. Red Bull Energy Drink - 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.