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Coca-Cola vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coca-Cola and Espresso

  • Espresso is richer than Coca-Cola in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper.
  • Espresso covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 33% more than Coca-Cola.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.

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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 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5650%
Contains more IronIron +18.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +4900%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%
~equal in Calcium ~2mg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
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 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +766.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +472.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +71.4%
Contains more FatsFats +800%
Contains more OtherOther +475%
~equal in Water ~97.8g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coca-Cola Espresso
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Espresso Opinion
Calories 37kcal 9kcal Coca-Cola
Protein 0.07g 0.12g Espresso
Fats 0.02g 0.18g Espresso
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Espresso
Net carbs 9.56g 1.67g Coca-Cola
Carbs 9.56g 1.67g Coca-Cola
Magnesium 0mg 80mg Espresso
Calcium 2mg 2mg
Potassium 2mg 115mg Espresso
Iron 0.11mg 0.13mg Espresso
Sugar 8.97g 0g Espresso
Copper 0.001mg 0.05mg Espresso
Zinc 0.02mg 0.05mg Espresso
Phosphorus 10mg 7mg Coca-Cola
Sodium 4mg 14mg Coca-Cola
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Espresso
Manganese 0.002mg 0.05mg Espresso
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Coca-Cola
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.001mg Espresso
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.177mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 0mg 5.207mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.028mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.002mg Espresso
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Espresso
Folate 0µg 1µg Espresso
Choline 0.3mg 2.6mg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0g 0.092g Coca-Cola
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.092g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Espresso
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
0%
Coca-Cola
11%
Espresso
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
10%
Espresso

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/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.