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Coffee vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coffee and Black tea

  • Black tea is richer than Coffee in Manganese.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap 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 Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +852.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 3
Equal in Zinc - 0.02
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 1% 4% 29% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Iron +100%
Contains more Copper +400%
Contains more Manganese +852.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 3
Equal in Zinc - 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.
Coffee
7
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +442.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2209.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Folate +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.7
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.3 g
Water: 99.7 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.002
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
29% 14% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +300%
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.
Coffee Black tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins 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 minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Black tea Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.3g Black tea
Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Carbs 0g 0.3g Black tea
Calories 1kcal 1kcal
Calcium 2mg 0mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.02mg Black tea
Magnesium 3mg 3mg
Phosphorus 3mg 1mg Coffee
Potassium 49mg 37mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 3mg Coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.02mg
Copper 0.002mg 0.01mg Black tea
Manganese 0.023mg 0.219mg Black tea
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.014mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.011mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Folate 2µg 5µg Black tea
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg 0mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg 0mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg 0mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0.001g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.004g Black tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Black tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet Equal
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
4%
Coffee
1%
Black tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
4%
Black tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
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 minerals?
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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. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.