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Coffee vs. Lemon tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coffee and Lemon tea?

  • Coffee has more Vitamin B2 than Lemon tea.

We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, tea, ready-to-drink, lemon, diet types in this comparison.

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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.
Coffee
Coffee
6
:
3
Lemon tea
Lemon tea
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +269.6%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Lemon tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 4% 1% 1% 2% 12% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +150%
Contains more Manganese +269.6%

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
Coffee
8
:
0
Lemon tea
Lemon tea
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Coffee
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%
Lemon 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
Coffee
3
:
2
Lemon tea
Lemon tea
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1075%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.55
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Lemon tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.41 g
Water: 99.55 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1075%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Lemon tea Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.41g Lemon tea
Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Carbs 0g 0.41g Lemon tea
Calories 1kcal 2kcal Lemon tea
Calcium 2mg 0mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 0mg Coffee
Potassium 49mg 37mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 1mg Lemon tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Coffee
Copper 0.002mg 0.005mg Lemon tea
Manganese 0.023mg 0.085mg Lemon tea
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Lemon tea
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 Lemon tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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%
Lemon tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
2%
Lemon tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon tea
Lemon tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemon tea
Lemon tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon tea
Lemon tea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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)

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. Lemon tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174129/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.