Iced tea vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between iced tea and coffee?
- Coffee is lower in sugar.
- Iced tea has a higher glycemic index (72) than coffee (0).
We used Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +300% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +469.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.5% |
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.
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~99.39g
~equal in
Other
~0.47g
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 Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 36kcal | 1kcal |
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| Protein | 0g | 0.12g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Net carbs | 9.09g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 9.09g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 19mg | 49mg |
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| Iron | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Sugar | 9.09g | 0g |
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| Copper | 0.008mg | 0.002mg |
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| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 36mg | 3mg |
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| Sodium | 21mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 2µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.002g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g |
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| Threonine | 0.001mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.002mg |
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| Leucine | 0.005mg |
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| Lysine | 0.001mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.003mg |
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| Valine | 0.003mg |
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| Histidine | 0.002mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
0%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee 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.