Espresso vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between espresso and soft serve?
- Espresso is richer in vitamin B3 and magnesium, yet soft serve is richer in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B5, and selenium.
- Soft serve's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 37% higher.
- Espresso has 55 times more vitamin B3 than soft serve. Espresso has 5.207mg of vitamin B3, while soft serve has 0.095mg.
- Espresso contains less saturated fat.
- Espresso has a lower glycemic index than soft serve.
We used Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate types in this comparison.
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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 | +566.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +66.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -77% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +900% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +6450% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +940% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1557.1% |
| 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 B3Vitamin B3 | +5381.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +6000% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1707.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +900% |
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:
4.1 g
Fats:
13 g
Carbs:
22.2 g
Water:
59.8 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +63.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3316.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7122.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1229.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +291.3% |
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
7.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.46 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +400% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Caffeine | 212mg | 2mg | 53% |
| Saturated fat | 0.092g | 7.46g | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.207mg | 0.095mg | 32% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 91mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.5µg | 21% |
| Fats | 0.18g | 13g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 162µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 7mg | 116mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 80mg | 12mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 131mg | 13% |
| Calories | 9kcal | 222kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.028mg | 0.506mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0g | 3.49g | 9% |
| Protein | 0.12g | 4.1g | 8% |
| Carbs | 1.67g | 22.2g | 7% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 3µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.002mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 29IU | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0.61mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.7µg | 4% |
| Choline | 2.6mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.001mg | 0.049mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.05mg | 0.005mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 0.46g | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 115mg | 177mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.03mg | 2% |
| Folate | 1µg | 9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0.8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.67g | 21.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 21.16g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.177mg | 0.182mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.215mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.353mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.296mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.091mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.176mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.241mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.099mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soft serve is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Espresso is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 91mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Espresso is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Espresso contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Espresso is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.368g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Espresso is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)