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Black tea vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Black tea and Tonic water

  • The amount of Manganese in Black tea is higher than in Tonic water.

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

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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 Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +21800%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Copper +66.7%
Contains more Manganese +21800%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +400%

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 B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2833.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.1
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Carbs +2833.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.1

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 Tonic water
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 8.8g Tonic water
Carbs 0.3g 8.8g Tonic water
Calories 1kcal 34kcal Tonic water
Sugar 0g 8.8g Black tea
Calcium 0mg 1mg Tonic water
Iron 0.02mg 0.01mg Black tea
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Black tea
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Black tea
Potassium 37mg 0mg Black tea
Sodium 3mg 12mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.1mg Tonic water
Copper 0.01mg 0.006mg Black tea
Manganese 0.219mg 0.001mg Black tea
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0mg Black tea
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0mg Black tea
Folate 5µg 0µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Tonic water
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 Tonic water
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%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black tea
Black tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.