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Drinking water vs. Water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Drinking water and Water

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, water, tap, drinking and Beverages, water, tap, well.

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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 less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Copper +60%
    Equal in Calcium - 3
    Equal in Magnesium - 1
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 0% 0%
    Contains less Sodium -20%
    Contains more Copper +60%
    Equal in Calcium - 3
    Equal in Magnesium - 1
    Equal in Zinc - 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.
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    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%
    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
    Equal in Water - 99.9
    Equal in Other - 0.1
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Equal in Water - 99.9
    Equal in Other - 0.1

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Drinking water Water Opinion
    Calcium 3mg 3mg
    Magnesium 1mg 1mg
    Sodium 4mg 5mg Drinking water
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.01mg 0.016mg Water

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    Drinking water Water
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet Equal
    Low Calories diet Equal
    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
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    Drinking water
    0%
    Water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Drinking water
    1%
    Water

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Drinking water
    Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Drinking water
    Drinking water is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is cheaper?
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    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    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. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/nutrients
    2. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.