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Tonic water vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Tonic water and Coffee

  • Coffee is richer than Tonic water in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.

Food types used in this article are Beverages, carbonated, tonic 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 Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Equal in Iron - 0.01
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 3% 2% 5% 1% 1% 1% 3% 0%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +200%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Manganese +2200%
Equal in Iron - 0.01

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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Coffee
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Water - 99.39
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
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 +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +370%
Equal in Water - 99.39

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tonic water Coffee Opinion
Net carbs 8.8g 0g Tonic water
Protein 0g 0.12g Coffee
Fats 0g 0.02g Coffee
Carbs 8.8g 0g Tonic water
Calories 34kcal 1kcal Tonic water
Sugar 8.8g 0g Coffee
Calcium 1mg 2mg Coffee
Iron 0.01mg 0.01mg
Magnesium 0mg 3mg Coffee
Phosphorus 0mg 3mg Coffee
Potassium 0mg 49mg Coffee
Sodium 12mg 2mg Coffee
Zinc 0.1mg 0.02mg Tonic water
Copper 0.006mg 0.002mg Tonic water
Manganese 0.001mg 0.023mg Coffee
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Coffee
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.014mg Coffee
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.076mg Coffee
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.191mg Coffee
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.254mg Coffee
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.001mg Coffee
Folate 0µg 2µg Coffee
Vitamin K 0µg 0.1µg Coffee
Threonine 0mg 0.001mg Coffee
Isoleucine 0mg 0.002mg Coffee
Leucine 0mg 0.005mg Coffee
Lysine 0mg 0.001mg Coffee
Phenylalanine 0mg 0.003mg Coffee
Valine 0mg 0.003mg Coffee
Histidine 0mg 0.002mg Coffee
Saturated Fat 0g 0.002g Tonic water
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.015g Coffee
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.001g Coffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Tonic water Coffee
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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%
Tonic water
4%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Tonic water
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tonic water
Tonic water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.002g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coffee
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 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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.