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Custard vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Custard and Mexican tea

  • Custard has more Vitamin B12, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Fiber, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 134% higher.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Egg custards, dry mix, prepared with whole milk 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 Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +452.9%
Contains more Magnesium +656.3%
Contains more Potassium +205.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +44157.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 13% 12% 56% 19% 11% 14% 10% 1% 33%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains more Selenium +566.7%
Contains more Calcium +97.8%
Contains more Iron +452.9%
Contains more Magnesium +656.3%
Contains more Potassium +205.8%
Contains less Sodium -48.8%
Contains more Zinc +115.7%
Contains more Copper +533.3%
Contains more Manganese +44157.1%

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 A +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 36% 1% 16% 51% 3% 42% 15% 7% 65% 1%
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 +219.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +117.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +290.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +58.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +384.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1109.1%
Contains more Fats +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +160.4%
4% 4% 18% 73%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 17.6 g
Water: 73.45 g
Other: 0.96 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 +1109.1%
Contains more Fats +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +160.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Custard 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 Custard Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 17.6g 3.64g Custard
Protein 3.99g 0.33g Custard
Fats 4g 0.52g Custard
Carbs 17.6g 7.44g Custard
Calories 122kcal 32kcal Custard
Sugar 4.82g Mexican tea
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 139mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.34mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 16mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 130mg 86mg Custard
Potassium 207mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 84mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.51mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.03mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.007mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 6µg 0.9µg Custard
Vitamin A 182IU 57IU Custard
Vitamin A RAE 52µg 3µg Custard
Vitamin E 0.06mg Custard
Vitamin D 47IU 0IU Custard
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.061mg 0.028mg Custard
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.132mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.699mg 0.179mg Custard
Vitamin B6 0.064mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 9µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0.52µg 0µg Custard
Vitamin K 0.2µg Custard
Tryptophan 0.082mg Custard
Threonine 0.192mg Custard
Isoleucine 0.207mg Custard
Leucine 0.337mg Custard
Lysine 0.214mg Custard
Methionine 0.091mg Custard
Phenylalanine 0.173mg Custard
Valine 0.233mg Custard
Histidine 0.092mg Custard
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 2.032g Mexican tea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.003g Custard
Monounsaturated Fat 1.127g Custard
Polyunsaturated fat 0.312g Custard

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Custard 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
20%
Custard
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Custard
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Custard
Custard is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Custard - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168773/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.