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Coffee vs. Absinthe — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coffee and Absinthe

  • Absinthe has less Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 100 proof.

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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 +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +950%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +950%

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.
Coffee
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.001
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% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.001

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +72.9%
Contains more Other +8942.6%
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
58% 43%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.5 g
Other: 42.5 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +72.9%
Contains more Other +8942.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Absinthe Opinion
Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Calories 1kcal 295kcal Absinthe
Calcium 2mg 0mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.04mg Absinthe
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 4mg Absinthe
Potassium 49mg 2mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 1mg Absinthe
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Absinthe
Copper 0.002mg 0.021mg Absinthe
Manganese 0.023mg 0.018mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.006mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.004mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.013mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.001mg
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg 0mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg 0mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg 0mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Absinthe
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0g Coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Absinthe
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
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
4%
Coffee
0%
Absinthe
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
1%
Absinthe

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Absinthe
Absinthe contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Absinthe
Absinthe is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Absinthe
Absinthe is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/nutrients
  2. Absinthe - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173664/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.