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Coca-Cola vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coca-Cola and Espresso

  • Espresso is richer than Coca-Cola in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Espresso covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 33% more than Coca-Cola.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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 Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5650%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Equal in Calcium - 2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +42.9%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Iron +18.2%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +5650%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +4900%
Contains more Manganese +2400%
Equal in Calcium - 2

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +472.5%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Other +475%
Equal in Water - 97.8
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Carbs +472.5%
Contains more Protein +71.4%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Other +475%
Equal in Water - 97.8

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 9.56g 1.67g Coca-Cola
Protein 0.07g 0.12g Espresso
Fats 0.02g 0.18g Espresso
Carbs 9.56g 1.67g Coca-Cola
Calories 37kcal 9kcal Coca-Cola
Sugar 8.97g 0g Espresso
Calcium 2mg 2mg
Iron 0.11mg 0.13mg Espresso
Magnesium 0mg 80mg Espresso
Phosphorus 10mg 7mg Coca-Cola
Potassium 2mg 115mg Espresso
Sodium 4mg 14mg Coca-Cola
Zinc 0.02mg 0.05mg Espresso
Copper 0.001mg 0.05mg Espresso
Manganese 0.002mg 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Coca-Cola
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Espresso
Folate 0µg 1µg Espresso
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Coca-Cola
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Espresso
Low Fats diet ok
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%
Coca-Cola
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.