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Taken on it’s own tea has no
calories. However, when milk is added to it, as enjoyed by 98% of the
population, it can provide a number of vitamins and minerals. Table One
lists the nutrients present in 3 cups of tea, along with the added
semi-skimmed milk, as well as their overall contribution to recommended
daily intakes and their main functions.
In addition to the nutrients
described in table 1, tea provides 70% of our daily Fluoride intake.2
Fluoride is needed to support bone mineralisation and protect teeth against
dental caries.
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NUTRIENT |
Amount provided
by 3 cups of tea ALONE* |
Percentage of
DAILY Recommended Nutrient Intake PROVIDED BY TEA ALONE***4
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AMOUNT PROVIDED
BY THE semi-skimmed milk PRESENT IN 3 CUPS OF TEA** |
Percentage of
DAILY Recommended Nutrient Intake PROVIDED BY the milk ALONE IN 3 CUPS
OF TEA***4 |
TOTAL Amount
provided by 3 cups of tea* with semi-skimmed milk |
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Minerals:
Calcium
Zinc
Potassium
Manganese |
Trace
Trace
97 mg
0.8mg |
-
-
3%
- |
108 mg
0.36 mg
135mg
- |
15%
5% (Females), 4% (Males)
4%
- |
108 mg
0.36 mg
232 mg
0.8mg |
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Vitamins:
Thiamin (B1)
Riboflavin (B2)
Vitamin (B6)
Folate
Niacin
Pantothenate
Vitamin B12 |
-
Trace
57 mcg
-
Trace
Trace
0.57mg
Trace
Nil |
-
5% (Females), 4% (Males)
-
-
4% (Females), 3% (Males)
-
- |
36 mcg
162mcg
54mcg
5.4 mcg
0.09mg
0.3mg
0.36mcg |
5% (Females), 4% (Males)
15% (Females), 13% (Males)
5% (Females), 4% (Males)
3%
1% (Females), 1% (Males)
-
24% |
36 mcg
219 mcg
54mcg
5.4 mcg
0.66mg
0.3mg
0.36mcg |
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