Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces 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	17.3% 500kcal	0.44% 12.8kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.73% 0.71g	0.26% 0.26g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.87% 0.28g	0.41% 0.13g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.33% 0.021g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.5% 0.26g	0.77% 0.13g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	82.2% 107g	1.82% 2.37g	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	31% 17.3g	0.3% 0.17g	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	0.94% 0.011mg	0.12% 0.001mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.07% 0.1mg	19.3% 0.25mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	250% 40mg	46% 7.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.75% 0.14mg	0.79% 0.04mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	3.16% 0.041mg	0.22% 0.003mg	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	0.35% 1.4μg	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	0.31% 0.28mg	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	0.094% 0.014mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.24% 2.7μg	0.12% 0.14μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Instant Coffee	Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	20% 200mg	0.28% 2.83mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	22% 0.2mg	7.87% 0.071mg	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	78% 6.25mg	2.3% 0.18mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	110% 464mg	27% 113mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	106% 2.43mg	3.1% 0.071mg	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	61.4% 429mg	1.4% 9.92mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	147% 5011mg	4.8% 163mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	32.5% 18μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.5% 52.4mg	1.32% 20mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.5% 0.5mg	0.64% 0.071mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.12% 4.4g	3.75% 139g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Instant Coffee VS Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Instant Coffee versus 5 oz of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Instant Coffee vs Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee:

• 5 ounces of Instant Coffee have 5.4 times more Vitamin B3 and 14.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee.
• While 5 oz of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee contain 2.4 times more Vitamin B2 than Regular Instant Coffee Powder.
• 5 ounces 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 five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Instant Coffee vs Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee:

• 5 ounces of Instant Coffee have 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 5 oz of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee contain 31.5 times more Water than Regular Instant Coffee Powder.
• 5 ounces of Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Instant Coffee have 39.2 times more Energy, 45.1 times more Carbohydrate and 101.7 times more Protein than Restaurant-prepared Espresso Brewed Coffee.
• 5 ounces 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 five ounces.