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Espresso vs. Green tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Espresso and Green tea different?

  • Espresso is richer in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Copper, while Green tea is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Espresso covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 33% more than Green tea.

Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened types were 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.
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2200%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +140%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 58% 3% 11% 2% 2% 17% 7% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 1% 0% 1% 1% 1% 2% 16% 0%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +7900%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +2200%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +900%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Manganese +140%

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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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 1% 1% 41% 98% 2% 1% 1% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 26% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2200%
Contains more Carbs +328.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 92.65
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Other +2200%
Contains more Carbs +328.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.18
Equal in Water - 92.65

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Green tea Opinion
Net carbs 1.67g 7.16g Green tea
Protein 0.12g 0g Espresso
Fats 0.18g 0.18g
Carbs 1.67g 7.16g Green tea
Calories 9kcal 30kcal Green tea
Fructose 3.59g Green tea
Sugar 0g 6.87g Espresso
Calcium 2mg 3mg Green tea
Iron 0.13mg 0.02mg Espresso
Magnesium 80mg 1mg Espresso
Phosphorus 7mg 0mg Espresso
Potassium 115mg 5mg Espresso
Sodium 14mg 2mg Green tea
Zinc 0.05mg 0.01mg Espresso
Copper 0.05mg 0.005mg Espresso
Manganese 0.05mg 0.12mg Green tea
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin C 0.2mg 7.7mg Green tea
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.04mg Green tea
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0mg Espresso
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0mg Espresso
Folate 1µg 0µg Espresso
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Espresso
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0g Green tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 0g Espresso

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso Green tea
Low Fats diet Equal
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
12%
Espresso
3%
Green tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
2%
Green tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Green tea
Green tea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso
Espresso is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Espresso - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171891/nutrients
  2. Green tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171883/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.