Bubble tea vs coffee frappe: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: bubble tea scores 7/100 and coffee frappe 5/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Bubble tea

7/100Low nutrient density

55 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (16 oz): 560 g

Coffee frappe

5/100Low nutrient density

61 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (16 oz): 510 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even55 vs 61 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinCoffee frappe0.5 vs 1.3 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even<0.1 vs 0 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarBubble tea6.3 vs 9 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumCoffee frappe36 vs 65 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatBubble tea0.3 vs 1.3 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientBubble tea, 100 gCoffee frappe, 100 gBubble tea, 560 gCoffee frappe, 510 g
Calories55 kcal61 kcal308 kcal311 kcal
Protein0.5 g1.3 g2.6 g6.6 g
Carbohydrates13 g9.2 g70 g47 g
Sugars6.3 g9 g35 g46 g
Fiber<0.1 g0 g0.3 g0 g
Fat0.5 g2.2 g2.6 g11 g
Saturated fat0.3 g1.3 g1.5 g6.8 g
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg
Vitamin A6.6 µg25 µg37 µg130 µg
Potassium36 mg65 mg203 mg334 mg
Iron0.1 mg<0.1 mg0.7 mg0.1 mg
Calcium18 mg46 mg103 mg236 mg
Magnesium3.1 mg5.1 mg18 mg26 mg
Sodium8.8 mg17 mg49 mg88 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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