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Head to headRed Bull vs Black Coffee
Caffeine delivery, two ways. One of them has 27 grams of sugar.
Black Coffee takes it, 78 to 29. A 49-point gap. Zero-calorie focus in a cup. Red Bull’s case: Caffeine and B vitamins in a tiny can.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Red Bull per 100ml | Black Coffee per 100ml |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 1 ● |
| Protein | 0.3g ● | 0.1g |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0g |
| Total Sugars | 10.7g | 0g ● |
| Sodium | 28mg | 2mg ● |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 0mg | 49mg ● |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Red Bull wins
- Red Bull has less sodium per 100 calories (Black Coffee has more).
Where Black Coffee wins
- Black Coffee has 15.0x the protein of Red Bull per 100 calories.
Questions
Is Red Bull healthier than Black Coffee?
By our scoring, Black Coffee grades higher (78 vs 29). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Red Bull or Black Coffee?
Red Bull: 0.7g per 100 calories. Black Coffee: 10g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Red Bull vs Black Coffee?
Red Bull: 45 calories per 100ml. Black Coffee: 1 calories per 100ml.
A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.