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Carbonated water vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Carbonated water and Iced tea different?

  • Iced tea is higher than Carbonated water in Manganese, and Phosphorus.

Beverages, carbonated, club soda and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +13000%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Sodium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +850%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +13000%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Sodium - 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.
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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%
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
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.18
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.9 g
Other: 0.1 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
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.
Carbonated water Iced tea
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Carbonated water Iced tea Opinion
Net carbs 0g 9.09g Iced tea
Carbs 0g 9.09g Iced tea
Calories 0kcal 36kcal Iced tea
Sugar 0g 9.09g Carbonated water
Calcium 5mg 3mg Carbonated water
Iron 0.01mg 0mg Carbonated water
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 0mg 36mg Iced tea
Potassium 2mg 19mg Iced tea
Sodium 21mg 21mg
Zinc 0.1mg 0.06mg Carbonated water
Copper 0.006mg 0.008mg Iced tea
Manganese 0.001mg 0.131mg Iced tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Carbonated water 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
0%
Carbonated water
0%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Carbonated water
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 - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Carbonated water
Carbonated water is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (21 mg)
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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.