Green tea vs. Tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Green tea and Tea
- Green tea is higher in Vitamin C, yet Tea is higher in Manganese.
- Tea covers your daily Manganese needs 12% more than Green tea.
- The amount of Sugar in Tea is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, tea, green, ready to drink, ginseng and honey, sweetened and Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, 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 IronIron | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +260% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +226.7% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +4111.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1400% |
~equal in
Water
~99.62g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 30kcal | 1kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.06g |
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| Fats | 0.18g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 7.16g | 0.17g |
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| Carbs | 7.16g | 0.17g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 2mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 3mg | |
| Potassium | 5mg | 18mg |
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| Iron | 0.02mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 6.87g | 0.02g |
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| Copper | 0.005mg | 0.011mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.01mg | |
| Phosphorus | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 4mg |
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| Manganese | 0.12mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.003mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.032mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.001mg |
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| Choline | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Fructose | 3.59g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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6%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Green tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Green tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Green tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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 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.