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Cocoa solids vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cocoa solids and Mexican tea different?

  • Cocoa solids are higher in Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Potassium, and Selenium, however, Mexican tea is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cocoa solids is 400% higher.
  • Cocoa solids contain 16 times more Selenium than Mexican tea. While Cocoa solids contain 14.3µg of Selenium, Mexican tea contains only 0.9µg.

Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened and Epazote, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Iron +637.2%
Contains more Magnesium +312.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
Contains more Zinc +519.1%
Contains more Copper +1893.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +1488.9%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 520% 357% 315% 135% 3% 186% 1263% 501% 78%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Iron +637.2%
Contains more Magnesium +312.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +753.5%
Contains more Potassium +140.8%
Contains less Sodium -51.2%
Contains more Zinc +519.1%
Contains more Copper +1893.7%
Contains more Manganese +23.9%
Contains more Selenium +1488.9%
Contains more Calcium +114.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +571.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 20% 56% 41% 16% 28% 24% 0% 7%
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 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Folate +571.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +5839.4%
Contains more Fats +2534.6%
Contains more Carbs +678.2%
Contains more Other +132%
Contains more Water +2873.7%
20% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
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 +5839.4%
Contains more Fats +2534.6%
Contains more Carbs +678.2%
Contains more Other +132%
Contains more Water +2873.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa solids Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 20.9g 3.64g Cocoa solids
Protein 19.6g 0.33g Cocoa solids
Fats 13.7g 0.52g Cocoa solids
Carbs 57.9g 7.44g Cocoa solids
Calories 228kcal 32kcal Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Mexican tea
Fiber 37g 3.8g Cocoa solids
Calcium 128mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 13.86mg 1.88mg Cocoa solids
Magnesium 499mg 121mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 734mg 86mg Cocoa solids
Potassium 1524mg 633mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 21mg 43mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 6.81mg 1.1mg Cocoa solids
Copper 3.788mg 0.19mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 3.837mg 3.098mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 14.3µg 0.9µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.028mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 2.185mg 0.639mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.179mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 32µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Tryptophan 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.76mg Cocoa solids
Leucine 1.189mg Cocoa solids
Lysine 0.983mg Cocoa solids
Methionine 0.202mg Cocoa solids
Phenylalanine 0.941mg Cocoa solids
Valine 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.339mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 8.07g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g Cocoa solids

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cocoa solids 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
16%
Cocoa solids
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
339%
Cocoa solids
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.