Iced tea vs. Herbal tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between iced tea and herbal tea?
- Iced tea is richer in phosphorus, while herbal tea is higher in manganese.
- Herbal tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 15% higher.
- Iced tea has a higher glycemic index (72) than herbal tea (0).
We used Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Beverages, tea, hibiscus, brewed 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 CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +3500% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +166.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +264.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
9.09 g
Water:
91.18 g
Other:
0 g
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.58 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
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Protein
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Fats
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Water
~99.58g
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Other
~0.42g
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 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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| Manganese | 0.131mg | 0.477mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 36mg | 1mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 9.09g | 0g | 3% |
| Calories | 36kcal | 0kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 21mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.008mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 9.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 1mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 19mg | 20mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 9.09g | 0g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.06mg | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Folate | 1µg | 0% | |
| Choline | 0.4mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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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0%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
7%
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 - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Herbal tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Herbal tea contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Herbal tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.