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Coffee vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coffee and Tonic water

  • Coffee is richer than Tonic water in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, 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.
Coffee
Coffee
6
:
2
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Tonic water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +200%
Equal in Iron - 0.01

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
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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 +∞%
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%
Tonic water
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 B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
Coffee
4
:
1
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +370%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 91.1
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Tonic water
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +370%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
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.
Coffee 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 0g 8.8g Tonic water
Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Carbs 0g 8.8g Tonic water
Calories 1kcal 34kcal Tonic water
Sugar 0g 8.8g Coffee
Calcium 2mg 1mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 0mg Coffee
Potassium 49mg 0mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 12mg Coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.1mg Tonic water
Copper 0.002mg 0.006mg Tonic water
Manganese 0.023mg 0.001mg Coffee
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 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 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 Tonic water
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 Tonic water
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
4%
Coffee
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
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 - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. 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.