Almond Milk vs. Green Tea
Nutrition comparison of Almond Milk and Green Tea
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond milk
versus
green tea
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond milk and green tea:
- Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than green tea.
- Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium.
- Green tea has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, almond milk contains more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Green tea and almond milk contain similar amounts of calories - green tea has 1 calories per 100 grams and almond milk has 15 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond milk is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to green tea per calorie. Almond milk has a macronutrient ratio of 10:34:56 and for green tea, 100:0:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Milk | Green Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 100% |
| Carbohydrates | 34% | ~ |
| Fat | 56% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both almond milk and green tea are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Almond milk has more dietary fiber than green tea - almond milk has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Almond milk and green tea contain similar amounts of sugar - almond milk has 0.81g of sugar per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Green tea and almond milk contain similar amounts of protein - green tea has 0.22g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both almond milk and green tea are low in saturated fat - almond milk has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin D
Almond milk has more Vitamin D than green tea - almond milk has 41iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond milk has signficantly more Vitamin E than green tea - almond milk has 6.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Green tea has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, almond milk contains more niacin.
| Almond Milk | Green Tea | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.007 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.01 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.07 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.01 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.005 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Almond milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - almond milk has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Green tea and almond milk contain similar amounts of iron - green tea has 0.02mg of iron per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.28mg of iron.
potassium
Almond milk has 738% more potassium than green tea - green tea has 8mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond milk has 67mg of potassium.
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Almond Milk (Beverages, almond milk, unsweetened, shelf stable) and Green Tea (Beverages, tea, green, brewed, regular) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does green tea or almond milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Green tea and almond milk contain similar amounts of calories - green tea has 1 calories in 100g and almond milk has 15 calories.
Is green tea or almond milk better for protein?
Green tea and almond milk contain similar amounts of protein - green tea has 0.22g of protein per 100 grams and almond milk has 0.4g of protein.
Does almond milk or green tea have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both almond milk and green tea are low in carbohydrates - almond milk has 1.3g of carbs for 100g and green tea has no carbs..
Does almond milk or green tea contain more calcium?
Almond milk is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than green tea - almond milk has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and green tea does not contain significant amounts.