Coffee vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between coffee and sugar
- Coffee is richer than sugar in vitamin B5.
- Coffee contains 25 times more potassium than sugar. Coffee contains 49mg of potassium, while sugar contains 2mg.
- Coffee has a lower glycemic index than sugar.
Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Sugars, granulated.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2350% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +475% |
| Contains more IronIron | +400% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +250% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| 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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +300% |
| 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 | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +496850% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 1kcal | 387kcal |
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| Protein | 0.12g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Net carbs | 0g | 99.98g |
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| Carbs | 0g | 99.98g |
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| Magnesium | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 49mg | 2mg |
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| Iron | 0.01mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 99.8g |
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| Copper | 0.002mg | 0.007mg |
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| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 3mg | 0mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.023mg | 0.004mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg | 0.019mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.191mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg | 0mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.015g | 0g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g | 0g |
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| Threonine | 0.001mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.002mg |
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| Leucine | 0.005mg |
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| Lysine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg |
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| Valine | 0.003mg |
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| Histidine | 0.002mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)