Drinking water vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between drinking water and coffee
- The amount of caffeine, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5 in coffee is higher than in drinking water.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, drinking and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| 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 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.9 g
Other:
0.1 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +370% |
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Carbs
~0g
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Water
~99.39g
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 0mg | 40mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 49mg | 1% |
| Folate | 0µg | 2µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.01mg | 0.002mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.191mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.014mg | 1% |
| Calories | 0kcal | 1kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 0g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Fats | 0g | 0.02g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 2.6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 0.015g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.002mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.001mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.003mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.002mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Carbs diet | Equal | |
| 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drinking water is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Drinking water is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)