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Black tea vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Black tea and Instant coffee

  • The amount of Manganese in Black tea is higher than in Instant coffee.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water.

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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 Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +1360%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.011
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Contains more Potassium +23.3%
Contains less Sodium -25%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +1360%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Equal in Copper - 0.011

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 B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
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%
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 B2 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1000%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.09
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +13.3%
Contains more Other +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.002
29% 14% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.002 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.002

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 Instant coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black tea Instant coffee Opinion
Net carbs 0.3g 0.34g Instant coffee
Protein 0g 0.1g Instant coffee
Carbs 0.3g 0.34g Instant coffee
Calories 1kcal 2kcal Instant coffee
Calcium 0mg 4mg Instant coffee
Iron 0.02mg 0.04mg Instant coffee
Magnesium 3mg 4mg Instant coffee
Phosphorus 1mg 3mg Instant coffee
Potassium 37mg 30mg Black tea
Sodium 3mg 4mg Black tea
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Black tea
Copper 0.01mg 0.011mg Instant coffee
Manganese 0.219mg 0.015mg Black tea
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Instant coffee
Vitamin B2 0.014mg 0.001mg Black tea
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.236mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0.011mg 0.001mg Black tea
Folate 5µg 0µg Black tea
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.001g 0g Black tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.002g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black tea Instant coffee
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Black tea
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black tea
Black tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Black tea
Black tea is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 (0.002 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
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. 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.