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Instant coffee vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Instant coffee and Coca-Cola

    Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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.
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee
    5
    :
    3
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1400%
    Contains more Copper +1000%
    Contains more Manganese +650%
    Contains more Iron +175%
    Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1
    Instant coffee
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
    Coca-Cola
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +1400%
    Contains more Copper +1000%
    Contains more Manganese +650%
    Contains more Iron +175%
    Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Equal in Sodium - 4
    Equal in Selenium - 0.1

    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.
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee
    3
    :
    1
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Instant coffee
    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% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Coca-Cola
    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%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee
    3
    :
    2
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Protein +42.9%
    Contains more Other +1075%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +2711.8%
    Equal in Water - 90.31
    Instant coffee
    99%
    Protein: 0.1 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.34 g
    Water: 99.09 g
    Other: 0.47 g
    Coca-Cola
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    Contains more Protein +42.9%
    Contains more Other +1075%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +2711.8%
    Equal in Water - 90.31

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Instant coffee Coca-Cola
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in price ok
    Lower in Sodium Equal
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal
    Rich in vitamins Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Instant coffee Coca-Cola Opinion
    Net carbs 0.34g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Protein 0.1g 0.07g Instant coffee
    Fats 0g 0.02g Coca-Cola
    Carbs 0.34g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Calories 2kcal 37kcal Coca-Cola
    Sugar 0g 8.97g Instant coffee
    Calcium 4mg 2mg Instant coffee
    Iron 0.04mg 0.11mg Coca-Cola
    Magnesium 4mg 0mg Instant coffee
    Phosphorus 3mg 10mg Coca-Cola
    Potassium 30mg 2mg Instant coffee
    Sodium 4mg 4mg
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coca-Cola
    Copper 0.011mg 0.001mg Instant coffee
    Manganese 0.015mg 0.002mg Instant coffee
    Selenium 0.1µg 0.1µg
    Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0mg Instant coffee
    Vitamin B3 0.236mg 0mg Instant coffee
    Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0mg Instant coffee
    Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Coca-Cola
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g 0g Instant coffee

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Instant coffee Coca-Cola
    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%
    Instant coffee
    0%
    Coca-Cola
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Instant coffee
    1%
    Coca-Cola

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Instant coffee
    Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (4 mg)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    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.
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    ?
    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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/nutrients
    2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.