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Espresso vs. Mocha — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between espresso and mocha

  • Espresso has more vitamin B3; however, mocha has more copper, caffeine, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, vitamin B12, and manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for mocha is 43% higher.
  • Mocha has 2 times less vitamin B3 than espresso. Espresso has 5.207mg of vitamin B3, while mocha has 2.263mg.
  • Espresso is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Beverages, coffee, instant, mocha, sweetened.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 57% 0.6% 10% 4.9% 17% 1.4% 3% 1.8% 6.5% 0%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 81% 91% 0% 145% 26% 108% 41% 58% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +13450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +798.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +770%
Contains more ZincZinc +1820%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3485.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +790%
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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0.2% 0% 0.25% 41% 98% 1.7% 0.46% 0% 0.25% 0.75% 1.4%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 2% 0.33% 0% 0% 7.8% 6.5% 42% 3.1% 13% 56% 3.8% 6.8% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +532.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3000%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1400%
Contains more FolateFolate +800%
Contains more CholineCholine +1103.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 1.67 g
Water: 97.8 g
Other: 0.23 g
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5% 16% 74% 2% 3%
Protein: 5.29 g
Fats: 15.87 g
Carbs: 74.04 g
Water: 1.7 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more WaterWater +5652.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4308.3%
Contains more FatsFats +8716.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +4333.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1247.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.092 g
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33% 60% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.934 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.934 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.053 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1044.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Espresso Mocha DV% diff.
Copper 0.05mg 0.435mg 43%
Caffeine 212mg 360mg 37%
Phosphorus 7mg 251mg 35%
Calcium 2mg 271mg 27%
Potassium 115mg 1033mg 27%
Fats 0.18g 15.87g 24%
Carbs 1.67g 74.04g 24%
Calories 9kcal 460kcal 23%
Saturated fat 0.092g 4.934g 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 8.934g 22%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.45µg 19%
Vitamin B3 5.207mg 2.263mg 18%
Manganese 0.05mg 0.445mg 17%
Sodium 14mg 317mg 13%
Selenium 0µg 6.2µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.177mg 0.028mg 11%
Protein 0.12g 5.29g 10%
Fiber 0g 1.9g 8%
Zinc 0.05mg 0.96mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.092g 1.053g 6%
Choline 2.6mg 31.3mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.055mg 4%
Magnesium 80mg 68mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.001mg 0.031mg 3%
Iron 0.13mg 0mg 2%
Folate 1µg 9µg 2%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 1.5µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.6mg 0%
Net carbs 1.67g 72.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 58.2g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.028mg 0.052mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Espresso Mocha
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
11%
Espresso
12%
Mocha
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Espresso
63%
Mocha

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mocha
Mocha is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mocha
Mocha is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mocha
Mocha is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mocha
Mocha is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 58.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 303mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.842g)
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. Mocha - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174135/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.