Espresso vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Espresso and Coffee different?
- Espresso has more Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper than Coffee.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 from Espresso is 31% higher.
- Espresso contains 27 times more Magnesium than Coffee. While Espresso contains 80mg of Magnesium, Coffee contains only 3mg.
Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water are the varieties 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.
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Iron
+1200%
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Magnesium
+2566.7%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+134.7%
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Zinc
+150%
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Copper
+2400%
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Manganese
+117.4%
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Sodium
-85.7%
Equal in Calcium - 2
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Iron
+1200%
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Magnesium
+2566.7%
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Phosphorus
+133.3%
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Potassium
+134.7%
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Zinc
+150%
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Copper
+2400%
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Manganese
+117.4%
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Sodium
-85.7%
Equal in Calcium - 2
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.
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+132.9%
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Vitamin B3
+2626.2%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+1300%
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Vitamin B5
+807.1%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.01
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+132.9%
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Vitamin B3
+2626.2%
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Vitamin B6
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+1300%
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Vitamin B5
+807.1%
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Folate
+100%
Equal in Vitamin E - 0.01
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.1
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+800%
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Carbs
+∞%
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+104.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.12
Equal in Water - 99.39
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+800%
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+∞%
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+104.3%
Equal in Protein - 0.12
Equal in Water - 99.39
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9100%
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+9100%
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Saturated Fat
-97.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+∞%
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 Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 1.67g | 0g |
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Protein | 0.12g | 0.12g | |
Fats | 0.18g | 0.02g |
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Carbs | 1.67g | 0g |
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Calories | 9kcal | 1kcal |
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Calcium | 2mg | 2mg | |
Iron | 0.13mg | 0.01mg |
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Magnesium | 80mg | 3mg |
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Phosphorus | 7mg | 3mg |
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Potassium | 115mg | 49mg |
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Sodium | 14mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.02mg |
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Copper | 0.05mg | 0.002mg |
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Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.023mg |
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Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.014mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.076mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 0.191mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.254mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.001mg |
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Folate | 1µg | 2µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.1µg | |
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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Saturated Fat | 0.092g | 0.002g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.015g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.001g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
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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
12%

4%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%

1%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.