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Espresso vs. Mocha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Espresso and Mocha

  • Espresso has more Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Mocha has more Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mocha is 43% higher.
  • Mocha has 6 times less Vitamin B2 than Espresso. Espresso has 0.177mg of Vitamin B2, while Mocha has 0.028mg.
  • Espresso is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Beverages, coffee, instant, mocha, sweetened.

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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.
Espresso
Espresso
3
:
7
Mocha
Mocha
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Calcium +13450%
Contains more Phosphorus +3485.7%
Contains more Potassium +798.3%
Contains more Zinc +1820%
Contains more Copper +770%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Espresso
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Mocha
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 82% 0% 49% 108% 92% 42% 27% 145% 59% 34%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +17.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.6%
Contains more Calcium +13450%
Contains more Phosphorus +3485.7%
Contains more Potassium +798.3%
Contains more Zinc +1820%
Contains more Copper +770%
Contains more Manganese +790%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Espresso
Espresso
3
:
8
Mocha
Mocha
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2650%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%
Espresso
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%
Mocha
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 8% 7% 43% 4% 13% 7% 57% 4%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +532.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2650%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Espresso
Espresso
1
:
4
Mocha
Mocha
Contains more Water +5652.9%
Contains more Protein +4308.3%
Contains more Fats +8716.7%
Contains more Carbs +4333.5%
Contains more Other +1247.8%
Espresso
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Mocha
5% 16% 74% 2% 3%
Protein: 5.29 g
Fats: 15.87 g
Carbs: 74.04 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more Water +5652.9%
Contains more Protein +4308.3%
Contains more Fats +8716.7%
Contains more Carbs +4333.5%
Contains more Other +1247.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Espresso
Espresso
1
:
2
Mocha
Mocha
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1044.6%
Espresso
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.092 g
Mocha
33% 60% 7%
Saturated Fat: 4.934 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.053 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1044.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Mocha Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 72.14g Mocha
Protein 0.12g 5.29g Mocha
Fats 0.18g 15.87g Mocha
Carbs 1.67g 74.04g Mocha
Calories 9kcal 460kcal Mocha
Sugar 0g 58.2g Espresso
Fiber 0g 1.9g Mocha
Calcium 2mg 271mg Mocha
Iron 0.13mg 0mg Espresso
Magnesium 80mg 68mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 251mg Mocha
Potassium 115mg 1033mg Mocha
Sodium 14mg 317mg Espresso
Zinc 0.05mg 0.96mg Mocha
Copper 0.05mg 0.435mg Mocha
Manganese 0.05mg 0.445mg Mocha
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg Mocha
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Mocha
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mocha
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg Mocha
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.031mg Mocha
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 2.263mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.052mg Mocha
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.055mg Mocha
Folate 1µg 9µg Mocha
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg Mocha
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg Mocha
Saturated Fat 0.092g 4.934g Espresso
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 8.934g Mocha
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.053g Mocha

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso Mocha
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
12%
Espresso
12%
Mocha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
63%
Mocha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mocha
Mocha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mocha
Mocha is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mocha
Mocha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mocha
Mocha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.842g)
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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/nutrients
  2. Mocha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174135/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.