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

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Significant differences between Black tea and Oolong tea

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, tea, Oolong, brewed.

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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
    6
    :
    1
    Oolong tea
    Oolong tea
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +200%
    Contains more Potassium +208.3%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +∞%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 1
    Equal in Sodium - 3
    Equal in Manganese - 0.21
    Black tea
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
    Oolong tea
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0% 28% 0%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +200%
    Contains more Potassium +208.3%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +∞%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 1
    Equal in Sodium - 3
    Equal in Manganese - 0.21

    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
    3
    :
    1
    Oolong tea
    Oolong tea
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    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%
    Oolong 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% 2% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Black tea
    Black tea
    1
    :
    2
    Oolong tea
    Oolong tea
    Contains more Carbs +100%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Equal in Water - 99.84
    Black tea
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.3 g
    Water: 99.7 g
    Other: 0 g
    Oolong tea
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.15 g
    Water: 99.84 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more Carbs +100%
    Contains more Other +∞%
    Equal in Water - 99.84

    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 Oolong tea
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in price ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sugar Equal
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Black tea Oolong tea Opinion
    Net carbs 0.3g 0.15g Black tea
    Carbs 0.3g 0.15g Black tea
    Calories 1kcal 1kcal
    Calcium 0mg 1mg Oolong tea
    Iron 0.02mg 0mg Black tea
    Magnesium 3mg 1mg Black tea
    Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
    Potassium 37mg 12mg Black tea
    Sodium 3mg 3mg
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Black tea
    Copper 0.01mg 0mg Black tea
    Manganese 0.219mg 0.21mg Black tea
    Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0mg Black tea
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.06mg Oolong tea
    Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0mg Black tea
    Folate 5µg 0µg Black tea
    Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Oolong tea
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0g Black tea
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Black tea

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Black tea Oolong tea
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
    Oolong tea
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Black tea
    3%
    Oolong tea

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Oolong tea
    Oolong tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Oolong tea
    Oolong tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Black tea
    Black tea is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Oolong tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174120/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.