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Green tea vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Green tea and Instant coffee

  • Instant coffee has less Vitamin C than Green tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened 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.
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 2.9% 1.2% 2.6% 1.5% 3.7% 0.27% 1.3% 0.52% 2% 0.55%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +700%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +500%
Contains more IronIron +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
~equal in Zinc ~0.01mg

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% 0.23% 4.4% 0.06% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2005.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +4600%
~equal in Water ~99.09g

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 Instant coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Green tea Instant coffee Opinion
Calories 30kcal 2kcal Green tea
Protein 0g 0.1g Instant coffee
Fats 0.18g 0g Green tea
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Green tea
Net carbs 7.16g 0.34g Green tea
Carbs 7.16g 0.34g Green tea
Magnesium 1mg 4mg Instant coffee
Calcium 3mg 4mg Instant coffee
Potassium 5mg 30mg Instant coffee
Iron 0.02mg 0.04mg Instant coffee
Sugar 6.87g 0g Instant coffee
Copper 0.005mg 0.011mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Phosphorus 0mg 3mg Instant coffee
Sodium 2mg 4mg Green tea
Manganese 0.12mg 0.015mg Green tea
Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Instant coffee
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0mg Green tea
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.001mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.236mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.001mg Instant coffee
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Green tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.002g Instant coffee
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 Instant coffee
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%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Green tea
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Green tea
Green tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.