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Green tea vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Green tea and Black tea

  • Black tea has less Vitamin C than Green tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap 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.
Green tea
Green tea
2
:
6
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +640%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.02
Green tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 16% 0%
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +640%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Equal in Iron - 0.02

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.
Green tea
Green tea
2
:
3
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Green 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% 26% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Black 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% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Green tea
Green tea
3
:
1
Black tea
Black tea
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2286.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.7
Green tea
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2286.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.7

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green tea Black tea Opinion
Net carbs 7.16g 0.3g Green tea
Fats 0.18g 0g Green tea
Carbs 7.16g 0.3g Green tea
Calories 30kcal 1kcal Green tea
Fructose 3.59g Green tea
Sugar 6.87g 0g Black tea
Calcium 3mg 0mg Green tea
Iron 0.02mg 0.02mg
Magnesium 1mg 3mg Black tea
Phosphorus 0mg 1mg Black tea
Potassium 5mg 37mg Black tea
Sodium 2mg 3mg Green tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Black tea
Copper 0.005mg 0.01mg Black tea
Manganese 0.12mg 0.219mg Black tea
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Green tea
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.014mg Black tea
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.011mg Black tea
Folate 0µg 5µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Green tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.001g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Green tea Black tea
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
3%
Green tea
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Green tea
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Green tea
Green tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black tea
Black tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Green tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171883/nutrients
  2. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.