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Buttermilk vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Buttermilk and Mexican tea

  • Buttermilk has more Vitamin B12, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, Vitamin B2, and Potassium.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 135% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Epazote, raw.

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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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
2
:
8
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +137.1%
Contains more Iron +3660%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +319.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +1627.3%
Contains more Manganese +154800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86
Buttermilk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Selenium +122.2%
Contains more Calcium +137.1%
Contains more Iron +3660%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Potassium +319.2%
Contains less Sodium -77.4%
Contains more Zinc +161.9%
Contains more Copper +1627.3%
Contains more Manganese +154800%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86

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.
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
5
:
6
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1001.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Folate +4200%
Buttermilk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Mexican tea
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +260%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1001.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Folate +4200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Buttermilk
Buttermilk
3
:
2
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Protein +903%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +55.3%
Contains more Other +180.9%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Buttermilk
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +903%
Contains more Fats +69.2%
Contains more Carbs +55.3%
Contains more Other +180.9%
Equal in Water - 89.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 3.64g Buttermilk
Protein 3.31g 0.33g Buttermilk
Fats 0.88g 0.52g Buttermilk
Carbs 4.79g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 40kcal 32kcal Buttermilk
Sugar 4.79g Mexican tea
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 116mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.05mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 11mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 89mg 86mg Buttermilk
Potassium 151mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 190mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.42mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.011mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.002mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 2µg 0.9µg Buttermilk
Vitamin A 47IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 3µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.028mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0.179mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 5µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.548g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g Buttermilk

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
9%
Buttermilk
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 147mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients
  2. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.