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Instant coffee vs. Iced tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Instant coffee and Iced tea

  • Instant coffee has less Manganese.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water and Beverages, NESTEA, tea, black, ready-to-drink, lemon.

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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 2.9% 1.2% 2.6% 1.5% 3.7% 0.27% 1.3% 0.52% 2% 0.55%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +57.9%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.3%

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.
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% 0.23% 4.4% 0.06% 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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 9.09 g
Water: 91.18 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-274.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2573.5%
~equal in Fats ~0g
~equal in Water ~91.18g

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 Iced tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Instant coffee Iced tea Opinion
Calories 2kcal 36kcal Iced tea
Protein 0.1g 0g Instant coffee
Net carbs 0.34g 9.09g Iced tea
Carbs 0.34g 9.09g Iced tea
Magnesium 4mg 1mg Instant coffee
Calcium 4mg 3mg Instant coffee
Potassium 30mg 19mg Instant coffee
Iron 0.04mg 0mg Instant coffee
Sugar 0g 9.09g Instant coffee
Copper 0.011mg 0.008mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.01mg 0.06mg Iced tea
Phosphorus 3mg 36mg Iced tea
Sodium 4mg 21mg Instant coffee
Manganese 0.015mg 0.131mg Iced tea
Selenium 0.1µg Instant coffee
Vitamin B2 0.001mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B3 0.236mg Instant coffee
Vitamin B5 0.001mg Instant coffee
Saturated Fat 0.002g Iced tea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.002g Instant coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Instant coffee Iced tea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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%
Instant coffee
0%
Iced tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Instant coffee
4%
Iced tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee 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 Saturated Fat?
Iced tea
Iced tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Iced tea
Iced tea is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/nutrients
  2. Iced tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174847/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.