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Instant coffee vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Instant coffee and Iced tea

  • Instant coffee has less Manganese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon.

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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 +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +773.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 16% 2% 3% 2% 3% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Potassium +57.9%
Contains less Sodium -81%
Contains more Copper +37.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1100%
Contains more Zinc +500%
Contains more Manganese +773.3%

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% 1% 5% 1% 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
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2573.5%
Equal in Water - 91.18
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2573.5%
Equal in Water - 91.18

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 Iced tea
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Instant coffee Iced tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.34g 9.09g Iced tea
Protein 0.1g 0g Instant coffee
Carbs 0.34g 9.09g Iced tea
Calories 2kcal 36kcal Iced tea
Sugar 0g 9.09g Instant coffee
Calcium 4mg 3mg Instant coffee
Iron 0.04mg 0mg Instant coffee
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Instant coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 36mg Iced tea
Potassium 30mg 19mg Instant coffee
Sodium 4mg 21mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.01mg 0.06mg Iced tea
Copper 0.011mg 0.008mg Instant coffee
Manganese 0.015mg 0.131mg Iced tea
Selenium 0.1µg Instant coffee
Vitamin B2 0.001mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B3 0.236mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0.001mg Instant coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g Iced tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g Instant coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Instant coffee Iced tea
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%
Instant coffee
0%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Instant coffee
4%
Iced tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee 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 - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/nutrients
  2. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.