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Honey vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Honey and Coffee

  • Honey is higher than Coffee in Iron.

Food varieties used in this article are Honey and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap 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.
Honey
Honey
8
:
2
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Potassium - 49
Honey
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 16% 2% 2% 5% 1% 6% 12% 11% 5%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +4100%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +1700%
Contains more Manganese +247.8%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Equal in Potassium - 49

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.
Honey
Honey
2
:
6
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 2
Honey
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 0% 9% 3% 5% 6% 2% 0% 0%
Coffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 4% 18% 4% 16% 1% 2% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2300%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +273.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Folate - 2

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Honey
Honey
2
:
3
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +481.2%
Contains more Other +135%
Honey
82% 17%
Protein: 0.3 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 82.4 g
Water: 17.1 g
Other: 0.2 g
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +150%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +481.2%
Contains more Other +135%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Honey Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 82.2g 0g Honey
Protein 0.3g 0.12g Honey
Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
Carbs 82.4g 0g Honey
Calories 304kcal 1kcal Honey
Fructose 40.94g 0g Honey
Sugar 82.12g 0g Coffee
Fiber 0.2g 0g Honey
Calcium 6mg 2mg Honey
Iron 0.42mg 0.01mg Honey
Magnesium 2mg 3mg Coffee
Phosphorus 4mg 3mg Honey
Potassium 52mg 49mg Honey
Sodium 4mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 0.22mg 0.02mg Honey
Copper 0.036mg 0.002mg Honey
Manganese 0.08mg 0.023mg Honey
Selenium 0.8µg 0µg Honey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Honey
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.038mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.121mg 0.191mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0.024mg 0.001mg Honey
Folate 2µg 2µg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
Tryptophan 0.004mg 0mg Honey
Threonine 0.004mg 0.001mg Honey
Isoleucine 0.008mg 0.002mg Honey
Leucine 0.01mg 0.005mg Honey
Lysine 0.008mg 0.001mg Honey
Methionine 0.001mg 0mg Honey
Phenylalanine 0.011mg 0.003mg Honey
Valine 0.009mg 0.003mg Honey
Histidine 0.001mg 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Honey
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.001g Coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Honey Coffee
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
2%
Honey
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
6%
Honey
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Honey
Honey is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Honey
Honey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 82.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Honey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169640/nutrients
  2. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.