Espresso vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Espresso and Instant coffee
- Instant coffee has less Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
- Espresso covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 31% more than Instant coffee.
- Instant coffee contains 177 times less Vitamin B2 than Espresso. Espresso contains 0.177mg of Vitamin B2, while Instant coffee contains 0.001mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +283.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +225% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +354.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17600% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2106.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2700% |
| 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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
1.67 g
Water:
97.8 g
Other:
0.23 g
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 | +391.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +104.3% |
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Water
~99.09g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.002 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4500% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.8% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 9kcal | 2kcal |
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| Protein | 0.12g | 0.1g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.67g | 0.34g |
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| Carbs | 1.67g | 0.34g |
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| Magnesium | 80mg | 4mg |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Potassium | 115mg | 30mg |
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| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.04mg |
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| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.011mg |
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| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 7mg | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.015mg |
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| Selenium | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 0.236mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.092g | 0.002g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.002g |
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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
11%
0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
2%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso 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)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)