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A bagel is not necessarily dramatically more calorie-dense than bread by weight; one bagel simply tends to weigh as much as several slices.
Plain oatmeal starts with an advantage because it has no added sugar and provides soluble fiber; packaged breakfast cereals vary so widely that the label determines the comparison.
Granola can be nutritious, but it is usually much more calorie-dense than plain oatmeal because it is baked with energy-rich ingredients and eaten dry.
The biggest difference is usually formulation: natural peanut butter often contains only peanuts and salt, while regular peanut butter may add sweetener and stabilizing fats.
For a similar cup size, brewed coffee usually contains more caffeine than instant coffee, although the recipe can easily narrow or reverse the difference.
Caffeine can have a mild diuretic effect, especially at high doses, but the water in coffee normally outweighs that effect and the drink still contributes to hydration.
The FDA cites 400 mg per day as an amount not generally associated with negative effects for most adults, but individual sensitivity and serving size can change what is too much for you.
Plain sparkling water hydrates just like still water: carbon dioxide changes the bubbles and mouthfeel, not the ability of the water to supply fluid.
Both are fizzy, but plain sparkling water usually has zero sugar while regular tonic contains quinine and commonly uses sugar or syrup to balance its bitterness.
Plain sparkling water is somewhat more acidic than still water, but the larger dental concern is frequent exposure to strongly acidic drinks and products with added citrus acids.
Espresso is more concentrated, but a normal mug of filter coffee usually contains more total caffeine because the serving is much larger.
Robusta beans commonly contain close to twice as much caffeine as arabica by dry weight, although the caffeine in a finished cup also depends on the recipe.