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Black tea vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Black tea and Iced tea

  • Black tea has less Phosphorus.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon.

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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.
Black tea
Black tea
7
:
3
Iced tea
Iced tea
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Iced tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Zinc +200%

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.
Black tea
Black tea
12
:
0
Iced tea
Iced tea
Black tea
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% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Iced tea
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black tea
Black tea
2
:
1
Iced tea
Iced tea
Contains more Carbs +2930%
Equal in Water - 91.18
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Iced tea
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +2930%
Equal in Water - 91.18

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Iced tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 9.09g Iced tea
Carbs 0.3g 9.09g Iced tea
Calories 1kcal 36kcal Iced tea
Sugar 0g 9.09g Black tea
Calcium 0mg 3mg Iced tea
Iron 0.02mg 0mg Black tea
Magnesium 3mg 1mg Black tea
Phosphorus 1mg 36mg Iced tea
Potassium 37mg 19mg Black tea
Sodium 3mg 21mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.06mg Iced tea
Copper 0.01mg 0.008mg Black tea
Manganese 0.219mg 0.131mg Black tea
Vitamin B2 0.014mg Black tea
Vitamin B5 0.011mg Black tea
Folate 5µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0.002g Iced tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Black tea

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Black tea Iced tea
Low Fats diet Equal
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
1%
Black tea
0%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
4%
Iced tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black tea
Black tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/nutrients
  2. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.