Instant coffee vs. Espresso — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Instant coffee and Espresso
- Instant coffee has less Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
- Espresso covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 31% more than Instant coffee.
Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water and Beverages, coffee, brewed, espresso, restaurant-prepared.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +100% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1900% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +283.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +225% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +354.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +133.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +233.3% |
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.
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Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +17600% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2106.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2700% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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
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Protein:
0.12 g
Fats:
0.18 g
Carbs:
1.67 g
Water:
97.8 g
Other:
0.23 g
Contains more OtherOther | +104.3% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +20% |
Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +391.2% |
~equal in
Water
~97.8g
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
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Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.092 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -97.8% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4500% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated Fat
~0g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Calories | 2kcal | 9kcal | |
Protein | 0.1g | 0.12g | |
Fats | 0g | 0.18g | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.2mg | |
Net carbs | 0.34g | 1.67g | |
Carbs | 0.34g | 1.67g | |
Magnesium | 4mg | 80mg | |
Calcium | 4mg | 2mg | |
Potassium | 30mg | 115mg | |
Iron | 0.04mg | 0.13mg | |
Copper | 0.011mg | 0.05mg | |
Zinc | 0.01mg | 0.05mg | |
Phosphorus | 3mg | 7mg | |
Sodium | 4mg | 14mg | |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.01mg | |
Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.05mg | |
Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.001mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.001mg | 0.177mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.236mg | 5.207mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.001mg | 0.028mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.002mg | |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.1µg | |
Folate | 0µg | 1µg | |
Choline | 2.6mg | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.002g | 0.092g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0.092g |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
10%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Espresso is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Espresso 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 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)