Green Tea vs Black Tea: Nutrition Comparison
Green tea and black tea both come from the same plant — Camellia sinensis — but are processed differently, resulting in distinct flavour profiles and antioxidant compositions. Green tea is unoxidised and retains high levels of catechins, particularly EGCG, which is one of the most researched antioxidants in nutrition science. Black tea is fully oxidised, which converts catechins into theaflavins and thearubigins — different antioxidants with their own health associations. Black tea also contains slightly more caffeine than green tea per cup. Both have strong evidence supporting cardiovascular and cognitive health benefits. The choice between them is largely one of flavour preference — both are excellent beverage choices.
Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient |
1 Serving (2.0g)
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1 Serving (2.0g)
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Total Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.
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