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Black tea vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between black tea and eggs

  • Eggs are richer than black tea in copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for eggs is 221% higher.
  • Black tea contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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%
Egg
Egg
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +742.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +240.5%
Contains more IronIron +5850%
Contains more CopperCopper +19900%
Contains more ZincZinc +5150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
Egg
Egg
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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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3564.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12609.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +780%
Contains more CholineCholine +73350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.3%
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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +407600%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35250%

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 Egg
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.01mg 2mg 221%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0µg 30.8µg 56%
Choline 0.4mg 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.513mg 38%
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 1.398mg 28%
Protein 0g 12.58g 25%
Phosphorus 1mg 172mg 24%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Fats 0g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0.002g 3.267g 15%
Iron 0.02mg 1.19mg 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Folate 5µg 44µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.001g 4.077g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.121mg 9%
Calories 1kcal 155kcal 8%
Manganese 0.219mg 0.026mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.03mg 7%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.066mg 6%
Caffeine 20mg 0mg 5%
Sodium 3mg 124mg 5%
Calcium 0mg 50mg 5%
Potassium 37mg 126mg 3%
Magnesium 3mg 10mg 2%
Carbs 0.3g 1.12g 0%
Net carbs 0.3g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.064mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black tea Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 121mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.