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Iced tea vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Iced tea and Tonic water

  • Tonic water has less Manganese, and Phosphorus.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Beverages, carbonated, tonic 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 +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +13000%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%
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% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +13000%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -42.9%
Contains more Zinc +66.7%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Equal in Carbs - 8.8
Equal in Water - 91.1
Equal in Other - 0.1
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Equal in Carbs - 8.8
Equal in Water - 91.1
Equal in Other - 0.1

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 Tonic water
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Iced tea Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 9.09g 8.8g Iced tea
Carbs 9.09g 8.8g Iced tea
Calories 36kcal 34kcal Iced tea
Sugar 9.09g 8.8g Tonic water
Calcium 3mg 1mg Iced tea
Iron 0mg 0.01mg Tonic water
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Iced tea
Phosphorus 36mg 0mg Iced tea
Potassium 19mg 0mg Iced tea
Sodium 21mg 12mg Tonic water
Zinc 0.06mg 0.1mg Tonic water
Copper 0.008mg 0.006mg Iced tea
Manganese 0.131mg 0.001mg Iced tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Iced tea Tonic water
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%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tonic water
Tonic water is relatively richer in vitamins
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 cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Iced tea
Iced tea is relatively richer in minerals

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.