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Mexican tea vs. Potato pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and Potato pancake?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, yet Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Selenium.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 123% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 9 times more Calcium than Potato pancake. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Potato pancake has 32mg.
  • Mexican tea contains less Sodium.

We used Epazote, raw and Potato pancakes types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +759.4%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +1091.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622
Equal in Copper - 0.18
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Contains more Calcium +759.4%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +1091.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Equal in Potassium - 622
Equal in Copper - 0.18

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +86.7%
Contains more Protein +1742.4%
Contains more Fats +2738.5%
Contains more Carbs +273.8%
Contains more Other +43.2%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more Water +86.7%
Contains more Protein +1742.4%
Contains more Fats +2738.5%
Contains more Carbs +273.8%
Contains more Other +43.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mexican tea Potato pancake
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Potato pancake Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 24.51g Potato pancake
Protein 0.33g 6.08g Potato pancake
Fats 0.52g 14.76g Potato pancake
Carbs 7.44g 27.81g Potato pancake
Calories 32kcal 268kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 32mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.67mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 36mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 128mg Potato pancake
Potassium 633mg 622mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 764mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.7mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.18mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.26mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 8.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 57IU 113IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 32µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 3.6mg 27.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.158mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.173mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.672mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.757mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.448mg Potato pancake
Folate 215µg 41µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 2.496g Mexican tea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Potato pancake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Mexican tea
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.496g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.