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Spread vs. Red Bull — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between spread and Red Bull?

  • Spread is higher in selenium, copper, and vitamin E, yet Red Bull is higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and vitamin B5.
  • Red Bull's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 157% more.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Beverages, Energy drink, RED BULL types in this article.

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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.
Spread
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 3.6% 9.7% 30% 43% 28% 25% 132% 3.4% 53%
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 +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3566.7%
Contains more IronIron +1216.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +6400%
Contains more ZincZinc +10100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +420%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4750%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.2%

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.
Spread
8
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% 8.7% 35% 9% 43% 31% 32% 26% 28% 140% 4% 1.5% 34%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +330%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +20666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +468%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1705.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +75.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
4
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 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 +1565.2%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.7%
Contains more OtherOther +2988.9%
Contains more WaterWater +48%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Red Bull DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 2.167mg 157%
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 9.827mg 51%
Sodium 1013mg 39mg 42%
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 1.97µg 35%
Fats 17.34g 0g 27%
Saturated fat 5.977g 0g 27%
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 1.54mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 7.584g 0g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g 0g 17%
Selenium 9.7µg 0.2µg 17%
Protein 7.66g 0.46g 14%
Copper 0.13mg 0.002mg 14%
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg 13%
Vitamin E 1.74mg 0mg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.04mg 11%
Choline 62.3mg 0.3mg 11%
Calories 235kcal 43kcal 10%
Iron 0.79mg 0.06mg 9%
Zinc 1.02mg 0.01mg 9%
Phosphorus 59mg 0mg 8%
Caffeine 0mg 29mg 7%
Magnesium 8mg 19mg 3%
Potassium 110mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU 3%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 1.63g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.103mg 2%
Fiber 0.2g 0g 1%
Calcium 12mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.6µg 0µg 1%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.005mg 1%
Carbs 11.94g 10.23g 1%
Net carbs 11.74g 10.23g N/A
Sugar 0g 10.22g N/A
Tryptophan 0.082mg 0%
Threonine 0.334mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.6mg 0%
Lysine 0.663mg 0%
Methionine 0.196mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.301mg 0%
Valine 0.356mg 0%
Histidine 0.279mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Red Bull
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Spread
81%
Red Bull
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
3%
Red Bull

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spread
Spread is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red Bull
Red Bull contains less Sodium (difference - 974mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull
Red Bull is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.