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Green tea vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Green tea and Instant coffee

  • Instant coffee 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, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with 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.
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 16% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Manganese +700%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +500%
Contains more Copper +120%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
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%
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% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2005.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +4600%
Equal in Water - 99.09
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2005.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +4600%
Equal in Water - 99.09

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 Instant coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green tea Instant coffee Opinion
Net carbs 7.16g 0.34g Green tea
Protein 0g 0.1g Instant coffee
Fats 0.18g 0g Green tea
Carbs 7.16g 0.34g Green tea
Calories 30kcal 2kcal Green tea
Fructose 3.59g Green tea
Sugar 6.87g 0g Instant coffee
Calcium 3mg 4mg Instant coffee
Iron 0.02mg 0.04mg Instant coffee
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Instant coffee
Phosphorus 0mg 3mg Instant coffee
Potassium 5mg 30mg Instant coffee
Sodium 2mg 4mg Green tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0.005mg 0.011mg Instant coffee
Manganese 0.12mg 0.015mg Green tea
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Instant coffee
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Green tea
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.001mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.236mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.001mg Instant coffee
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Green tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.002g Instant coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green tea Instant coffee
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
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Green tea
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 - $1)
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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.