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Coffee vs. Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between coffee and beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder?

  • The amount of vitamin B3, potassium, vitamin B2, magnesium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, selenium, choline, and calcium in beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder is higher than in coffee.
  • Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder's daily need coverage for vitamin B3 is 174% more.

We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder types 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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 222% 42% 309% 143% 23% 3% 123% 3% 159% 94%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +10266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +7044.9%
Contains more IronIron +37900%
Contains more CopperCopper +3350%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +9433.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5213%
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.
Coffee
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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% 0% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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% 314% 526% 5.8% 0% 0% 4.8% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14599%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1800%
Contains more CholineCholine +3819.2%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
12% 76% 3% 9%
Protein: 11.6 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 76 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 9 g
Contains more WaterWater +3005.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +9566.7%
Contains more FatsFats +900%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1814.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
45% 9% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.101 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.101 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10000%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coffee Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder DV% diff.
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 28.075mg 174%
Potassium 49mg 3501mg 102%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 1.36mg 99%
Magnesium 3mg 311mg 73%
Manganese 0.023mg 1.222mg 52%
Iron 0.01mg 3.8mg 47%
Phosphorus 3mg 286mg 40%
Selenium 0µg 17.3µg 31%
Carbs 0g 76g 25%
Protein 0.12g 11.6g 23%
Caffeine 40mg 122mg 21%
Choline 2.6mg 101.9mg 18%
Calories 1kcal 351kcal 18%
Calcium 2mg 140mg 14%
Copper 0.002mg 0.069mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.097mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.101g 1%
Sodium 2mg 23mg 1%
Folate 2µg 0µg 1%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.11mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg 1%
Fats 0.02g 0.2g 0%
Net carbs 0g 76g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.101g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.021g 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.028mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.136mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.164mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0.456mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.092mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.022mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.263mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
3%
Coffee
70%
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
112%
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder
Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/nutrients
  2. Beverages, coffee, instant, decaffeinated, powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174133/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.