Beverages vs Beverages
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beverages 6
Beverages 315
Protein (g)
Beverages 0.100
Beverages 20.2
Carbs (g)
Beverages 1.30
Beverages 58.7
Fat (g)
Beverages 0.040
Beverages 0
Fiber (g)
Beverages 0.400
Beverages 8.50
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder — 20.2g vs 0.100g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, prepared with water — 6 vs 315 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Beverages, tea, instant, unsweetened, powder scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beverages | Beverages | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 6 kcal | 315 kcal | -98% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 98.4 g | 5.09 g | +1833% |
| Protein | 0.100 g | 20.2 g | -100% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.040 g | 0 g | |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 1.30 g | 58.7 g | -98% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.400 g | 8.50 g | -95% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.010 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.006 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.007 mg | 0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.002 mg | 0.985 mg | -100% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.294 mg | 10.8 mg | -97% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.023 mg | 4.53 mg | -99% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.012 mg | 0.356 mg | -97% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 1.00 ug | 103 ug | -99% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 0.200 mg | 118 mg | -100% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.020 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 4.00 mg | 118 mg | -97% |
| Iron, Fe | 0.080 mg | 2.26 mg | -96% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 5.00 mg | 272 mg | -98% |
| Phosphorus, P | 10.0 mg | 239 mg | -96% |
| Potassium, K | 41.0 mg | 6040 mg | -99% |
| Sodium, Na | 5.00 mg | 72.0 mg | -93% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.010 mg | 1.69 mg | -99% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.013 mg | 0.550 mg | -98% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.019 mg | 133 mg | -100% |
| Selenium, Se | 1.10 ug | 5.30 ug | -79% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 25.0 kj | 1320 kj | -98% |
| Ash | 0.180 g | 16.0 g | -99% |
| Total Sugars | 0.080 g | 5.53 g | -99% |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 1.00 ug | 103 ug | -99% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 1.00 ug | 103 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 3.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 13:0 (Tridecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.009 g | 0.043 g | -79% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.007 g | -86% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.002 g | -100% |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.006 g | 0.013 g | -54% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.019 g | 0.040 g | -53% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.001 g | 0.082 g | -99% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 5714 mg | -100% |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 71.0 mg | -100% |
| Fluoride | |||
| Mean mcg/100g ** | 125 mg | 89772 mg | -100% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Protein -100% in Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, prepared with water Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) -100% in Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, prepared with water Choline, total -100% in Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, prepared with water Manganese, Mn -100% in Beverages, coffee substitute, cereal grain beverage, prepared with water
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