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Herbal tea vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Herbal tea and Iced tea?

  • Herbal tea is richer in Manganese, while Iced tea is higher in Phosphorus.
  • Herbal tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 15% higher.

We used Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 2.4% 1.8% 3% 0% 1.1% 0.43% 0.52% 62% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.9% 1.7% 0% 2.7% 1.6% 15% 2.7% 17% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +264.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3500%
~equal in Potassium ~19mg
~equal in Selenium ~µg

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.58 g
Other: 0.42 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more OtherOther +-255.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~91.18g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea Iced tea Opinion
Calories 0kcal 36kcal Iced tea
Net carbs 0g 9.09g Iced tea
Carbs 0g 9.09g Iced tea
Magnesium 3mg 1mg Herbal tea
Calcium 8mg 3mg Herbal tea
Potassium 20mg 19mg Herbal tea
Iron 0.08mg 0mg Herbal tea
Sugar 0g 9.09g Herbal tea
Copper 0mg 0.008mg Iced tea
Zinc 0.04mg 0.06mg Iced tea
Phosphorus 1mg 36mg Iced tea
Sodium 4mg 21mg Herbal tea
Manganese 0.477mg 0.131mg Herbal tea
Vitamin B3 0.04mg Herbal tea
Folate 1µg Herbal tea
Choline 0.4mg Herbal tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea Iced tea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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
0%
Herbal tea
0%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
4%
Iced tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Herbal tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171946/nutrients
  2. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.