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Iced tea vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Iced tea and Espresso?

  • Espresso is richer than Iced tea in Magnesium.
  • Espresso's daily need coverage for Magnesium is 19% more.

We used Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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.
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +414.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +162%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Potassium +505.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +525%
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 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +414.3%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Manganese +162%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Potassium +505.3%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +525%

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% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +444.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 97.8
Equal in Other - 0.23
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Carbs +444.3%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 97.8
Equal in Other - 0.23

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 Espresso
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 Espresso Opinion
Net carbs 9.09g 1.67g Iced tea
Protein 0g 0.12g Espresso
Fats 0g 0.18g Espresso
Carbs 9.09g 1.67g Iced tea
Calories 36kcal 9kcal Iced tea
Sugar 9.09g 0g Espresso
Calcium 3mg 2mg Iced tea
Iron 0mg 0.13mg Espresso
Magnesium 1mg 80mg Espresso
Phosphorus 36mg 7mg Iced tea
Potassium 19mg 115mg Espresso
Sodium 21mg 14mg Espresso
Zinc 0.06mg 0.05mg Iced tea
Copper 0.008mg 0.05mg Espresso
Manganese 0.131mg 0.05mg Iced tea
Vitamin E 0.01mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg Espresso
Vitamin B1 0.001mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg Espresso
Folate 1µg Espresso
Vitamin K 0.1µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g Iced tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Iced tea Espresso
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
0%
Iced tea
12%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
10%
Espresso

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 - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso 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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.