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Green tea vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Green tea and Coca-Cola different?

  • Green tea is higher than Coca-Cola in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Green tea contains 60 times more Manganese than Coca-Cola. Green tea contains 0.12mg of Manganese, while Coca-Cola contains 0.002mg.
  • Green tea is lower in Sugar.

Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 0.44% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 0% 0.26% 16% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5900%
Contains more IronIron +450%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
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 26% 0% 0% 0% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 7.16 g
Water: 92.65 g
Other: 0.01 g
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Contains more FatsFats +800%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +33.5%
Contains more OtherOther +300%
~equal in Water ~90.31g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green tea Coca-Cola Opinion
Calories 30kcal 37kcal Coca-Cola
Protein 0g 0.07g Coca-Cola
Fats 0.18g 0.02g Green tea
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Green tea
Net carbs 7.16g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Carbs 7.16g 9.56g Coca-Cola
Magnesium 1mg 0mg Green tea
Calcium 3mg 2mg Green tea
Potassium 5mg 2mg Green tea
Iron 0.02mg 0.11mg Coca-Cola
Sugar 6.87g 8.97g Green tea
Copper 0.005mg 0.001mg Green tea
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coca-Cola
Phosphorus 0mg 10mg Coca-Cola
Sodium 2mg 4mg Green tea
Manganese 0.12mg 0.002mg Green tea
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Coca-Cola
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Green tea
Choline 0mg 0.3mg Coca-Cola
Fructose 3.59g Green tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Green tea Coca-Cola
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
3%
Green tea
0%
Coca-Cola
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Green tea
1%
Coca-Cola

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Green tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171883/nutrients
  2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.