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Iced tea vs. Lemonade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between iced tea and lemonade

  • The amount of manganese in iced tea is higher than in lemonade.
  • Lemonade has 18 times less phosphorus than iced tea. Iced tea has 36mg of phosphorus, while lemonade has 2mg.
  • Iced tea has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of iced tea is 72, while the glycemic index of lemonade is 54.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon and Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% 6% 7% 0.55% 0.86% 0.52% 0.65% 0.55%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +26.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +200%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1700%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2520%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 13% 0% 0.2% 0% 1.5% 4.8% 0.3% 0.78% 1.4% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.22%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
10% 89%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 89.35 g
Other: 0.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +14.6%
~equal in Water ~89.35g
~equal in Other ~0.12g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Iced tea Lemonade DV% diff.
Phosphorus 36mg 2mg 5%
Manganese 0.131mg 0.005mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Iron 0mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 2%
Caffeine 3mg 0mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 1%
Copper 0.008mg 0.021mg 1%
Sodium 21mg 4mg 1%
Calories 36kcal 40kcal 0%
Protein 0g 0.07g 0%
Fats 0g 0.04g 0%
Net carbs 9.09g 10.42g N/A
Carbs 9.09g 10.42g 0%
Magnesium 1mg 2mg 0%
Calcium 3mg 4mg 0%
Potassium 19mg 15mg 0%
Sugar 9.09g 9.98g N/A
Zinc 0.06mg 0.02mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0%
Selenium 0.1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.016mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0%
Folate 1µg 0%
Choline 0.4mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.006g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.013g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Iced tea Lemonade
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%
Iced tea
2%
Lemonade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Iced tea
2%
Lemonade

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemonade
Lemonade contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemonade
Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lemonade
Lemonade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/nutrients
  2. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.