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.
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.
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.6% |
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Water
~89.35g
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Other
~0.12g