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Coffee vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coffee and Iced tea?

    We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon types in this comparison.

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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
    4
    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 0.71% 0.9% 1.7% 0% 2.7% 1.6% 15% 2.7% 17% 0%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.9%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -90.5%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
    Contains more CopperCopper +300%
    Contains more ZincZinc +200%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +469.6%
    ~equal in Selenium ~µg

    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
    9
    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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin 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 +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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    99%
    Protein: 0.12 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.39 g
    Other: 0.47 g
    9% 91%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 9.09 g
    Water: 91.18 g
    Other: 0 g
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more OtherOther +-274.1%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
    ~equal in Water ~91.18g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Coffee Iced tea Opinion
    Calories 1kcal 36kcal Iced tea
    Protein 0.12g 0g Coffee
    Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
    Net carbs 0g 9.09g Iced tea
    Carbs 0g 9.09g Iced tea
    Magnesium 3mg 1mg Coffee
    Calcium 2mg 3mg Iced tea
    Potassium 49mg 19mg Coffee
    Iron 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
    Sugar 0g 9.09g Coffee
    Copper 0.002mg 0.008mg Iced tea
    Zinc 0.02mg 0.06mg Iced tea
    Phosphorus 3mg 36mg Iced tea
    Sodium 2mg 21mg Coffee
    Vitamin E 0.01mg Coffee
    Manganese 0.023mg 0.131mg Iced tea
    Vitamin B1 0.014mg Coffee
    Vitamin B2 0.076mg Coffee
    Vitamin B3 0.191mg Coffee
    Vitamin B5 0.254mg Coffee
    Vitamin B6 0.001mg Coffee
    Vitamin K 0.1µg Coffee
    Folate 2µg Coffee
    Choline 2.6mg Coffee
    Saturated Fat 0.002g Iced tea
    Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Coffee
    Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Coffee
    Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
    Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
    Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
    Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
    Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
    Valine 0.003mg Coffee
    Histidine 0.002mg Coffee

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Coffee Iced tea
    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
    3%
    Coffee
    0%
    Iced tea
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Coffee
    4%
    Iced tea

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Iced tea
    Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Iced tea
    Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Iced tea
    Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $1)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Coffee
    Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Coffee
    Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Coffee
    Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Coffee
    Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
    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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.