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

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Summary of differences between Black tea and Green tea

  • Black tea has less Vitamin C than Green tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
Black tea
Black tea
6
:
2
Green tea
Green tea
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +640%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.02
Black tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Green tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 16% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +640%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +100%
Contains more Manganese +82.5%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Equal in Iron - 0.02

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.
Black tea
Black tea
3
:
2
Green tea
Green tea
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Black tea
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% 4% 0% 1% 0% 4% 0% 0%
Green tea
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 B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black tea
Black tea
1
:
3
Green tea
Green tea
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +2286.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 92.65
Black tea
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Green tea
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 +2286.7%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 92.65

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 Green tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Green tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 7.16g Green tea
Fats 0g 0.18g Green tea
Carbs 0.3g 7.16g Green tea
Calories 1kcal 30kcal Green tea
Fructose 3.59g Green tea
Sugar 0g 6.87g Black tea
Calcium 0mg 3mg Green tea
Iron 0.02mg 0.02mg
Magnesium 3mg 1mg Black tea
Phosphorus 1mg 0mg Black tea
Potassium 37mg 5mg Black tea
Sodium 3mg 2mg Green tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Black tea
Copper 0.01mg 0.005mg Black tea
Manganese 0.219mg 0.12mg Black tea
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.04mg Green tea
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0mg Black tea
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0mg Black tea
Folate 5µg 0µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0g Green tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Black tea

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Black 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
1%
Black tea
3%
Green tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
2%
Green tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Green tea
Green tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black tea
Black tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black tea
Black tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.