Comparison

Energy drink vs Red Bull

Overall, Energy drink has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 1 of our comparison points versus 0.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientEnergy drinkRed Bull
Nutri-Score e e
NOVA group — 4
Calories 49 kcal 46 kcal
Fat 0.1 g 0 g
Saturated fat 0.1 g 0 g
Sugars 11 g 11 g
Salt 0.2 g 0.1 g
Fiber — 0 g
Protein 0.5 g 0 g
Additives03
AllergensNone listedNone listed

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Energy drink has 100% more protein (0.5 g vs 0 g).

Ingredients

Energy drink

Not available.

Red Bull

Wasser, Saccharose, Glucose, Säuerung mittel (Citronensäure), Kohlensäure, Taurin (0,4% Säureregulatoren (Natriumcarbonate, Magnesium carbonate), Koffein (0,03 %), Vitamine (Niacin, Pantothensäure, B6, B12), Aromen, Farbstoffe (Zuckerkulör, Riboflavine).

FAQ

Which is healthier: Energy drink or Red Bull?

Overall, Energy drink has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.

Which has fewer calories?

Red Bull has fewer calories: 46 kcal versus 49 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Energy drink has less sugar: 11 g versus 11 g per 100 g.

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