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Mocha vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mocha and Instant coffee different?

  • Mocha has more Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3 than Instant coffee.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Mocha is 47% higher.
  • Instant coffee has less Saturated Fat.

Beverages, coffee, instant, mocha, sweetened and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water are the varieties used 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.
Mocha
Mocha
8
:
2
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Calcium +6675%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +8266.7%
Contains more Potassium +3343.3%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +3854.5%
Contains more Manganese +2866.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Mocha
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 82% 0% 49% 108% 92% 42% 27% 145% 59% 34%
Instant coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +6675%
Contains more Magnesium +1600%
Contains more Phosphorus +8266.7%
Contains more Potassium +3343.3%
Contains more Zinc +9500%
Contains more Copper +3854.5%
Contains more Manganese +2866.7%
Contains more Selenium +6100%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%

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.
Mocha
Mocha
11
:
0
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +858.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Mocha
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 2% 8% 7% 43% 4% 13% 7% 57% 4%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +858.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5100%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mocha
Mocha
4
:
1
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Protein +5190%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21676.5%
Contains more Other +559.6%
Contains more Water +5728.8%
Mocha
5% 16% 74% 2% 3%
Protein: 5.29 g
Fats: 15.87 g
Carbs: 74.04 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 3.1 g
Instant coffee
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +5190%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +21676.5%
Contains more Other +559.6%
Contains more Water +5728.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mocha
Mocha
2
:
1
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Mocha
33% 60% 7%
Saturated Fat: 4.934 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.053 g
Instant coffee
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.002 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +52550%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mocha Instant coffee Opinion
Net carbs 72.14g 0.34g Mocha
Protein 5.29g 0.1g Mocha
Fats 15.87g 0g Mocha
Carbs 74.04g 0.34g Mocha
Calories 460kcal 2kcal Mocha
Sugar 58.2g 0g Instant coffee
Fiber 1.9g 0g Mocha
Calcium 271mg 4mg Mocha
Iron 0mg 0.04mg Instant coffee
Magnesium 68mg 4mg Mocha
Phosphorus 251mg 3mg Mocha
Potassium 1033mg 30mg Mocha
Sodium 317mg 4mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.96mg 0.01mg Mocha
Copper 0.435mg 0.011mg Mocha
Manganese 0.445mg 0.015mg Mocha
Selenium 6.2µg 0.1µg Mocha
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Mocha
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mocha
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0mg Mocha
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0mg Mocha
Vitamin B2 0.028mg 0.001mg Mocha
Vitamin B3 2.263mg 0.236mg Mocha
Vitamin B5 0.052mg 0.001mg Mocha
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0mg Mocha
Folate 9µg 0µg Mocha
Vitamin B12 0.45µg 0µg Mocha
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0µg Mocha
Saturated Fat 4.934g 0.002g Instant coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 8.934g 0g Mocha
Polyunsaturated fat 1.053g 0.002g Mocha

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mocha Instant coffee
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
12%
Mocha
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Mocha
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mocha
Mocha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mocha
Mocha is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mocha
Mocha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mocha
Mocha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 313mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.932g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mocha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174135/nutrients
  2. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.