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Coffee vs. Distilled beverage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coffee and Distilled beverage different?

  • Coffee has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Distilled beverage.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Alcoholic beverage, distilled, all (gin, rum, vodka, whiskey) 86 proof are the varieties used 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
Coffee
4
:
5
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +950%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Distilled beverage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 2% 0% 2% 1% 1% 2% 7% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2350%
Contains more Manganese +27.8%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +950%

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
Coffee
7
:
0
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.001
Coffee
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%
Distilled beverage
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% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.001

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
Coffee
3
:
2
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7559.6%
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Distilled beverage
64% 36%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.1 g
Water: 63.9 g
Other: 36 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +55.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +7559.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Distilled beverage Opinion
Net carbs 0g 0.1g Distilled beverage
Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Carbs 0g 0.1g Distilled beverage
Calories 1kcal 250kcal Distilled beverage
Calcium 2mg 0mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
Magnesium 3mg 0mg Coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 4mg Distilled beverage
Potassium 49mg 2mg Coffee
Sodium 2mg 1mg Distilled beverage
Zinc 0.02mg 0.04mg Distilled beverage
Copper 0.002mg 0.021mg Distilled beverage
Manganese 0.023mg 0.018mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.006mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.004mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.013mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.001mg
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
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 0g Distilled beverage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0g Coffee

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Distilled beverage
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
4%
Coffee
0%
Distilled beverage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
1%
Distilled beverage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Distilled beverage
Distilled beverage is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Distilled beverage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171919/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.