Chicken fingers vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chicken fingers and Mexican tea
- Chicken fingers have more vitamin B3, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6; however, Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, calcium, and magnesium.
- Mexican tea covers your daily manganese needs 125% more than chicken fingers.
- Mexican tea contains 19 times less selenium than chicken fingers. Chicken fingers contain 17.5µg of selenium, while Mexican tea contains 0.9µg.
- Mexican tea has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, chicken tenders 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.
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +227.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1844.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +332.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1517.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +69.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +157.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +54.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1258.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1185.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +595% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +94.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1031.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
19.22 g
Fats:
13.95 g
Carbs:
17.25 g
Water:
46.64 g
Other:
2.94 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5724.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2582.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +17.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +91.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 3.098mg | 125% |
| Folate | 19µg | 215µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 8.217mg | 0.639mg | 47% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.783g | 39% | |
| Protein | 19.22g | 0.33g | 38% |
| Sodium | 769mg | 43mg | 32% |
| Selenium | 17.5µg | 0.9µg | 30% |
| Phosphorus | 282mg | 86mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 275mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 28mg | 121mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.426mg | 0.152mg | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 3.17mg | 21% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.244mg | 0.179mg | 21% |
| Fats | 13.95g | 0.52g | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 0mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 1.88mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.179mg | 0.348mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.069mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.83g | 12% | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 32kcal | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.493g | 11% | |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Potassium | 373mg | 633mg | 8% |
| Choline | 43.7mg | 8% | |
| Starch | 17.03g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 8µg | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.71mg | 1.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 3.6mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 17.25g | 7.44g | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 7IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.05g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.052g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.803mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.845mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.553mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.616mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.518mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.437mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.655mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.211g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.439g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
42%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 726mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers is relatively richer in vitamins