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

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What are the main differences between Wheat gluten and Red Bull Energy Drink ?

  • Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Copper, and Calcium, yet Red Bull Energy Drink is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Red Bull Energy Drink 's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 167% higher.

We used Vital wheat gluten 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.
Contains more Calcium +2266.7%
Contains more Iron +8566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3233.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +9000%
Contains more Selenium +19750%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 3% 14% 0% 1% 6% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2266.7%
Contains more Iron +8566.7%
Contains more Magnesium +31.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +3233.3%
Contains less Sodium -25.6%
Contains more Zinc +8400%
Contains more Copper +9000%
Contains more Selenium +19750%

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 B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +16239.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +1011.1%
Contains more Water +988%
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 10.23 g
Water: 89.22 g
Other: 0.09 g
Contains more Protein +16239.1%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +34.8%
Contains more Other +1011.1%
Contains more Water +988%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat gluten Red Bull Energy Drink Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 10.23g Wheat gluten
Protein 75.16g 0.46g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 0g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 10.23g Wheat gluten
Calories 370kcal 43kcal Wheat gluten
Fructose 1.63g Red Bull Energy Drink
Sugar 0g 10.22g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Calcium 142mg 6mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 0.06mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 25mg 19mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 260mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 100mg 3mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 29mg 39mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.85mg 0.01mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.182mg 0.002mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.005mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Selenium 39.7µg 0.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.103mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B3 0mg 9.827mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.54mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B6 0mg 2.167mg Red Bull Energy Drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.97µg Red Bull Energy Drink
Saturated Fat 0.272g 0g Red Bull Energy Drink
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Red Bull Energy Drink
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
0%
Wheat gluten
88%
Red Bull Energy Drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
3%
Red Bull Energy Drink

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten 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 - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red Bull Energy Drink
Red Bull Energy Drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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 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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.