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

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Summary of differences between Oolong tea and Green tea

  • Oolong tea has less Vitamin C than Green tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, Oolong, brewed 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 +140%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 0% 28% 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 +140%
Contains more Manganese +75%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Equal in Magnesium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 0.01

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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Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
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% 2% 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%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +4673.3%
Equal in Water - 92.65
Equal in Other - 0.01
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.15 g
Water: 99.84 g
Other: 0.01 g
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +4673.3%
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.
Oolong tea Green tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oolong tea Green tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 7.16g Green tea
Fats 0g 0.18g Green tea
Carbs 0.15g 7.16g Green tea
Calories 1kcal 30kcal Green tea
Fructose 0g 3.59g Green tea
Sugar 0g 6.87g Oolong tea
Calcium 1mg 3mg Green tea
Iron 0mg 0.02mg Green tea
Magnesium 1mg 1mg
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Oolong tea
Potassium 12mg 5mg Oolong tea
Sodium 3mg 2mg Green tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Copper 0mg 0.005mg Green tea
Manganese 0.21mg 0.12mg Oolong tea
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Green tea
Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0mg Oolong tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Oolong 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%
Oolong tea
3%
Green tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
3%
Oolong tea
2%
Green tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oolong tea
Oolong tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oolong tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174120/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.