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Herbal tea vs. SlimFast shake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Herbal tea and SlimFast shake

  • Herbal tea has less Vitamin E, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1 than SlimFast shake.
  • SlimFast shake covers your daily need of Vitamin E 31% more than Herbal tea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed and Beverages, SLIMFAST, Meal replacement, High Protein Shake, Ready-To-Drink, 3-2-1 plan.

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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 31% 39% 16% 36% 4.7% 23% 58% 9.4% 0% 25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1366.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1525%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +795%
Contains more IronIron +1100%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +2025%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +13500%
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 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 65% 34% 92% 33% 43% 44% 45% 72% 48% 75% 16% 29% 0%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5875%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3800%

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
7% 3% 88%
Protein: 6.59 g
Fats: 2.88 g
Carbs: 0.85 g
Water: 88.33 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more WaterWater +12.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +221.4%

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 SlimFast shake
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Herbal tea SlimFast shake Opinion
Calories 0kcal 58kcal SlimFast shake
Protein 0g 6.59g SlimFast shake
Fats 0g 2.88g SlimFast shake
Vitamin C 0mg 19.4mg SlimFast shake
Net carbs 0g 0.45g SlimFast shake
Carbs 0g 0.85g SlimFast shake
Cholesterol 0mg 4mg Herbal tea
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU SlimFast shake
Magnesium 3mg 44mg SlimFast shake
Calcium 8mg 130mg SlimFast shake
Potassium 20mg 179mg SlimFast shake
Iron 0.08mg 0.96mg SlimFast shake
Sugar 0g 0.6g Herbal tea
Fiber 0g 0.4g SlimFast shake
Copper 0mg 0.014mg SlimFast shake
Zinc 0.04mg 0.85mg SlimFast shake
Phosphorus 1mg 136mg SlimFast shake
Sodium 4mg 72mg Herbal tea
Vitamin A 0IU 565IU SlimFast shake
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin E 0mg 4.58mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg SlimFast shake
Manganese 0.477mg Herbal tea
Selenium 0µg 4.5µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.17mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.19mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B3 0.04mg 2.39mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.195mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.208mg SlimFast shake
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.6µg SlimFast shake
Vitamin K 0µg 6.5µg SlimFast shake
Folate 1µg 39µg SlimFast shake
Choline 0.4mg 0mg Herbal tea
Saturated Fat 0g 0.45g Herbal tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 2.1g SlimFast shake
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.29g SlimFast shake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Herbal tea SlimFast shake
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
0%
Herbal tea
46%
SlimFast shake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Herbal tea
24%
SlimFast shake

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
SlimFast shake
SlimFast shake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.45g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)

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. SlimFast shake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173170/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.