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Black tea vs. Apple — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are black tea and apples different?

  • Black tea is richer in manganese, while apples are higher in fiber and vitamin C.
  • Black tea contains 6 times more manganese than apples. Black tea contains 0.219mg of manganese, while apples contain 0.035mg.
  • Apples have a higher glycemic index (36) than black tea (0).

Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Apples, raw, with skin types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
Apple
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 1.8% 9.4% 4.5% 9% 1.1% 4.7% 0.13% 4.6% 0%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +525.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.2%
Contains more IronIron +500%
Contains more CopperCopper +170%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1000%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Selenium ~0µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
Apple
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 15% 1% 3.6% 0% 4.3% 6% 1.7% 3.7% 9.5% 0% 5.5% 2.3% 1.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +454.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
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14% 86%
Protein: 0.26 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 13.81 g
Water: 85.56 g
Other: 0.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +16.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4503.3%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 14% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Apple
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33% 8% 59%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.051 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1175%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Apple DV% diff.
Fiber 0g 2.4g 10%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.035mg 8%
Fructose 5.9g 7%
Caffeine 20mg 0mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.6mg 5%
Carbs 0.3g 13.81g 5%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.041mg 3%
Calories 1kcal 52kcal 3%
Potassium 37mg 107mg 2%
Copper 0.01mg 0.027mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Calcium 0mg 6mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.017mg 1%
Choline 0.4mg 3.4mg 1%
Iron 0.02mg 0.12mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.061mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.091mg 1%
Protein 0g 0.26g 1%
Folate 5µg 3µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.026mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.18mg 1%
Phosphorus 1mg 11mg 1%
Fats 0g 0.17g 0%
Net carbs 0.3g 11.41g N/A
Magnesium 3mg 5mg 0%
Sugar 0g 10.39g N/A
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg 0%
Starch 0.05g 0%
Sodium 3mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.028g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 0.007g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.051g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.006mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.006mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.012mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.006mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.012mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.005mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Apple
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
1%
Black tea
4%
Apple
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
4%
Apple

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Apple
Apple contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Apple
Apple is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/nutrients
  2. Apple - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171688/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.