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Instant coffee vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Instant coffee and Coffee

  • Coffee is richer than Instant coffee in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water 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.
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
5
:
4
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +53.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 3
Instant coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Copper +450%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Potassium +63.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +53.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 3

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.
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
1
:
8
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Instant 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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 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 B3 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7500%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
1
:
3
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.39
Equal in Other - 0.47
Instant coffee
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Coffee
99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Equal in Water - 99.39
Equal in Other - 0.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
1
:
1
Coffee
Coffee
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.002
Instant coffee
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.002 g
Coffee
11% 83% 6%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.002

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Instant coffee Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 0.34g 0g Instant coffee
Protein 0.1g 0.12g Coffee
Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
Carbs 0.34g 0g Instant coffee
Calories 2kcal 1kcal Instant coffee
Calcium 4mg 2mg Instant coffee
Iron 0.04mg 0.01mg Instant coffee
Magnesium 4mg 3mg Instant coffee
Phosphorus 3mg 3mg
Potassium 30mg 49mg Coffee
Sodium 4mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coffee
Copper 0.011mg 0.002mg Instant coffee
Manganese 0.015mg 0.023mg Coffee
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Instant coffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0.001mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0.236mg 0.191mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0.001mg 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.001mg Coffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g 0.002g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g 0.001g Instant coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Instant coffee Coffee
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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%
Instant coffee
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Instant coffee
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0.002 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/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.