Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Instant Coffee VS Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Instant Coffee	14%	1%	85%
Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee	5%	18%	77%

Macro Nutrients

	Instant Coffee	Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	55.2% 1601kcal	1.4% 41kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.34% 2.27g	0.84% 0.82g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.8% 0.89g	1.3% 0.42g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.25% 0.068g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	4.8% 0.82g	2.45% 0.42g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	263% 342g	5.83% 7.57g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	0% 0g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	99% 55.3g	0.97% 0.54g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Instant Coffee	Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.02% 0.036mg	0.38% 0.005mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	26% 0.34mg	61.8% 0.8mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	799% 128mg	148% 23.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.8% 0.44mg	2.54% 0.13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10% 0.13mg	0.7% 0.009mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	0% 0μg	1.13% 4.54μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	1% 0.91mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	0.3% 0.045mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	7.2% 8.6μg	0.38% 0.45μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Instant Coffee	Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	64% 640mg	0.91% 9.07mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	70% 0.63mg	25% 0.23mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	250% 20mg	7.37% 0.59mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	353% 1483mg	86.4% 363mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	338% 7.77mg	9.86% 0.23mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	196% 1374mg	4.54% 31.8mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	472% 16034mg	15.3% 522mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	104% 57μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11% 168mg	4.23% 63.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14.4% 1.6mg	2.06% 0.23mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.38% 14g	12% 444g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Instant Coffee VS Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Instant Coffee versus 1 lb of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Instant Coffee vs Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee:

• 1 pound of Instant Coffee has 5.4 times more Vitamin B3 and 14.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee.
• While 1 lb of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee contains 2.4 times more Vitamin B2 than Regular Instant Coffee Powder.
• 1 pound of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B6
• Both Regular Instant Coffee Powder as well as Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Instant Coffee vs Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee:

• 1 pound of Instant Coffee has 70.5 times more Calcium, 2.8 times more Copper, 33.9 times more Iron, 4.1 times more Magnesium, 34.2 times more Manganese, 43.3 times more Phosphorus, 30.7 times more Potassium, more Selenium, 2.6 times more Sodium and 7 times more Zinc than Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee.
• While 1 lb of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee contains 31.5 times more Water than Regular Instant Coffee Powder.
• 1 pound of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Instant Coffee has 39.2 times more Energy, 45.1 times more Carbohydrate and 101.7 times more Protein than Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee.
• 1 pound of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein
• Both Regular Instant Coffee Powder as well as Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Fiber in one pound.