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Oolong tea vs. Black tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oolong tea and Black tea

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, tea, Oolong, brewed and Beverages, tea, black, 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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.3% 1.1% 0% 0% 0.27% 0.43% 0.39% 27% 0%
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0% 3.3% 0.75% 3.3% 0.55% 0.43% 0.39% 29% 0%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.3%
    Contains more IronIron +∞%
    Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
    Contains more ZincZinc +100%
    ~equal in Phosphorus ~1mg
    ~equal in Sodium ~3mg
    ~equal in Manganese ~0.219mg
    ~equal in Selenium ~0µg

    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% 1.1% 0% 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% 3.2% 0% 0.66% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0.22%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.15 g
    Water: 99.84 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0.3 g
    Water: 99.7 g
    Other: 0 g
    Contains more OtherOther +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +100%
    ~equal in Protein ~0g
    ~equal in Fats ~0g
    ~equal in Water ~99.7g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Oolong tea Black tea Opinion
    Calories 1kcal 1kcal
    Net carbs 0.15g 0.3g Black tea
    Carbs 0.15g 0.3g Black tea
    Magnesium 1mg 3mg Black tea
    Calcium 1mg 0mg Oolong tea
    Potassium 12mg 37mg Black tea
    Iron 0mg 0.02mg Black tea
    Copper 0mg 0.01mg Black tea
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Black tea
    Phosphorus 1mg 1mg
    Sodium 3mg 3mg
    Manganese 0.21mg 0.219mg Black tea
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.014mg Black tea
    Vitamin B3 0.06mg 0mg Oolong tea
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.011mg Black tea
    Folate 0µg 5µg Black tea
    Choline 0mg 0.4mg Black tea
    Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Oolong tea
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.001g Black tea
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g Black tea

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Oolong tea Black tea
    Low Calories diet Equal
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs 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%
    Oolong tea
    1%
    Black tea
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    3%
    Oolong tea
    4%
    Black tea

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Oolong tea
    Oolong tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    Oolong tea
    Oolong tea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Black tea
    Black tea is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Sugar?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (3 mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    ?
    The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Oolong tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174120/nutrients
    2. Black tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173227/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.