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Coffee vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coffee and eggs different?

  • Coffee contains less copper, selenium, choline, vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and iron than eggs.
  • Eggs cover your daily need for copper, 222% more than coffee.
  • Coffee contains less saturated fat.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled types were 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
1
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%
Egg
Egg
9
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.1%
Contains more IronIron +11800%
Contains more CopperCopper +99900%
Contains more ZincZinc +5150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +5633.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%
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
1
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%
Egg
Egg
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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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +575%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +450.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12000%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +200%
Contains more FolateFolate +2100%
Contains more CholineCholine +11200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
1
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Egg
Egg
4
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +10383.3%
Contains more FatsFats +52950%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +127.7%

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
Egg
Egg
2
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27080%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +141300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Egg DV% diff.
Copper 0.002mg 2mg 222%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0µg 30.8µg 56%
Choline 2.6mg 293.8mg 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.513mg 34%
Protein 0.12g 12.58g 25%
Phosphorus 3mg 172mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 1.398mg 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Fats 0.02g 10.61g 16%
Saturated fat 0.002g 3.267g 15%
Iron 0.01mg 1.19mg 15%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Folate 2µg 44µg 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 4.077g 10%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 1.414g 9%
Zinc 0.02mg 1.05mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.121mg 9%
Calories 1kcal 155kcal 8%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 1.03mg 7%
Sodium 2mg 124mg 5%
Calcium 2mg 50mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.066mg 4%
Potassium 49mg 126mg 2%
Magnesium 3mg 10mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.064mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 1.12g N/A
Carbs 0g 1.12g 0%
Sugar 0g 1.12g N/A
Manganese 0.023mg 0.026mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0.3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coffee Egg
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
3%
Coffee
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 122mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.