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

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A recap on differences between Iced tea and Green tea

  • Iced tea is higher than Green tea in Phosphorus.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened.

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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 Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Manganese - 0.12
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% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 16% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +280%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Copper +60%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -90.5%
Equal in Calcium - 3
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Manganese - 0.12

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% 26% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 92.65
Equal in Other - 0.01
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Carbs +27%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 92.65
Equal in Other - 0.01

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 Green tea
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 Green tea Opinion
Net carbs 9.09g 7.16g Iced tea
Fats 0g 0.18g Green tea
Carbs 9.09g 7.16g Iced tea
Calories 36kcal 30kcal Iced tea
Fructose 3.59g Green tea
Sugar 9.09g 6.87g Green tea
Calcium 3mg 3mg
Iron 0mg 0.02mg Green tea
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 36mg 0mg Iced tea
Potassium 19mg 5mg Iced tea
Sodium 21mg 2mg Green tea
Zinc 0.06mg 0.01mg Iced tea
Copper 0.008mg 0.005mg Iced tea
Manganese 0.131mg 0.12mg Iced tea
Vitamin C 7.7mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0.04mg Green tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Iced tea Green 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
0%
Iced tea
3%
Green tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
2%
Green 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 - 0g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Iced tea
Iced tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Green tea
Green tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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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. Green tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171883/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.