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Coffee vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coffee and Instant coffee

  • Coffee is richer than Instant coffee in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Coffee contains 254 times more Vitamin B5 than Instant coffee. Coffee contains 0.254mg of Vitamin B5, while Instant coffee contains 0.001mg.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with 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.
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 2.9% 1.2% 2.6% 1.5% 3.7% 0.27% 1.3% 0.52% 2% 0.55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +53.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more IronIron +300%
Contains more CopperCopper +450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Phosphorus ~3mg

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% 0.23% 4.4% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25300%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +23.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~99.09g
~equal in Other ~0.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.002 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.002g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Instant coffee Opinion
Calories 1kcal 2kcal Instant coffee
Protein 0.12g 0.1g Coffee
Fats 0.02g 0g Coffee
Net carbs 0g 0.34g Instant coffee
Carbs 0g 0.34g Instant coffee
Magnesium 3mg 4mg Instant coffee
Calcium 2mg 4mg Instant coffee
Potassium 49mg 30mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.04mg Instant coffee
Copper 0.002mg 0.011mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 3mg
Sodium 2mg 4mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Coffee
Manganese 0.023mg 0.015mg Coffee
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Instant coffee
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.001mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.236mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.001mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0mg Coffee
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Coffee
Folate 2µg 0µg Coffee
Choline 2.6mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g 0g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.002g Instant 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 Instant coffee
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
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
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 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 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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.