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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +33.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +450% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +53.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +7500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
0.34 g
Water:
99.09 g
Other:
0.47 g
Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.02 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
99.39 g
Other:
0.47 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
~equal in
Water
~99.39g
~equal in
Other
~0.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.002 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.001 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +100% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +∞% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.002g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 2kcal | 1kcal |
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| Protein | 0.1g | 0.12g |
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| Fats | 0g | 0.02g |
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| Net carbs | 0.34g | 0g |
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| Carbs | 0.34g | 0g |
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| Magnesium | 4mg | 3mg |
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| Calcium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 30mg | 49mg |
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| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.01mg |
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| Copper | 0.011mg | 0.002mg |
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| Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.02mg |
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| Phosphorus | 3mg | 3mg | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.023mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.014mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.076mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.236mg | 0.191mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.001mg | 0.254mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.001mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 2µg |
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| Choline | 2.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.002g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.002g | 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 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
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3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
1%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Instant coffee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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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?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)