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Corn syrup vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Corn syrup and Mexican tea

  • Corn syrup has less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Potassium, Copper, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 than Mexican tea.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 130% more than Corn syrup.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Syrups, corn, dark 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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
1
:
9
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +408.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +681.8%
Contains more Potassium +1338.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains more Copper +258.5%
Contains more Manganese +2998%
Corn syrup
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
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 +222.2%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +408.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +681.8%
Contains more Potassium +1338.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.3%
Contains more Zinc +2650%
Contains more Copper +258.5%
Contains more Manganese +2998%

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.
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
2
:
8
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3095%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1588.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Corn syrup
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3095%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1588.9%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Corn syrup
Corn syrup
1
:
4
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Carbs +942.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +305.3%
Contains more Other +525%
Corn syrup
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 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 Carbs +942.9%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +305.3%
Contains more Other +525%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn syrup Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 77.59g 3.64g Corn syrup
Protein 0g 0.33g Mexican tea
Fats 0g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 77.59g 7.44g Corn syrup
Calories 286kcal 32kcal Corn syrup
Sugar 77.59g Mexican tea
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 18mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.37mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 8mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 11mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 44mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 155mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.04mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.053mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.1mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 2.9µg 0.9µg Corn syrup
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.009mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.02mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.023mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 0µg 215µg Mexican tea

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Corn syrup 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
1%
Corn syrup
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Corn syrup
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.