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

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Important differences between Iced tea and Black tea

  • Black tea has less Phosphorus.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon 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.
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +3500%
Contains more Zinc +200%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Potassium +94.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +25%
Contains more Manganese +67.2%

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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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% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +2930%
Equal in Water - 99.7
Equal in Other - 0
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +2930%
Equal in Water - 99.7
Equal in Other - 0

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Iced tea Black tea
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Iced tea Black tea Opinion
Net carbs 9.09g 0.3g Iced tea
Carbs 9.09g 0.3g Iced tea
Calories 36kcal 1kcal Iced tea
Sugar 9.09g 0g Black tea
Calcium 3mg 0mg Iced tea
Iron 0mg 0.02mg Black tea
Magnesium 1mg 3mg Black tea
Phosphorus 36mg 1mg Iced tea
Potassium 19mg 37mg Black tea
Sodium 21mg 3mg Black tea
Zinc 0.06mg 0.02mg Iced tea
Copper 0.008mg 0.01mg Black tea
Manganese 0.131mg 0.219mg Black tea
Vitamin B2 0.014mg Black tea
Vitamin B5 0.011mg Black tea
Folate 5µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0.002g Iced tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Iced tea Black tea
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Iced tea
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black tea
Black tea is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.