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Iced tea vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Iced tea and Distilled beverage?

    We used Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof types in this article.

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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.
    Iced tea
    Iced tea
    6
    :
    4
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +800%
    Contains more Potassium +850%
    Contains more Zinc +50%
    Contains more Manganese +627.8%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -95.2%
    Contains more Copper +162.5%
    Iced tea
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
    Distilled beverage
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +∞%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +800%
    Contains more Potassium +850%
    Contains more Zinc +50%
    Contains more Manganese +627.8%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -95.2%
    Contains more Copper +162.5%

    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.
    Iced tea
    Iced tea
    0
    :
    12
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    Iced 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Distilled beverage
    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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Iced tea
    Iced tea
    2
    :
    1
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage
    Contains more Carbs +8990%
    Contains more Water +42.7%
    Equal in Other - 36
    Iced tea
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 9.09 g
    Water: 91.18 g
    Other: 0 g
    Distilled beverage
    64% 36%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.1 g
    Water: 63.9 g
    Other: 36 g
    Contains more Carbs +8990%
    Contains more Water +42.7%
    Equal in Other - 36

    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 Distilled beverage
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Iced tea Distilled beverage Opinion
    Net carbs 9.09g 0.1g Iced tea
    Carbs 9.09g 0.1g Iced tea
    Calories 36kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
    Sugar 9.09g 0g Distilled beverage
    Calcium 3mg 0mg Iced tea
    Iron 0mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
    Magnesium 1mg 0mg Iced tea
    Phosphorus 36mg 4mg Iced tea
    Potassium 19mg 2mg Iced tea
    Sodium 21mg 1mg Distilled beverage
    Zinc 0.06mg 0.04mg Iced tea
    Copper 0.008mg 0.021mg Distilled beverage
    Manganese 0.131mg 0.018mg Iced tea
    Vitamin B1 0.006mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B2 0.004mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B3 0.013mg Distilled beverage
    Vitamin B6 0.001mg Distilled beverage

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Iced tea Distilled beverage
    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
    0%
    Distilled beverage
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    4%
    Iced tea
    1%
    Distilled beverage

    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 - 0g)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Iced tea
    Iced tea is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Distilled beverage
    Distilled beverage is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

    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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.