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Falafel vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Falafel and Mexican tea

  • Falafel has more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Magnesium.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 105% more.
  • Falafel has 7 times more Sodium than Mexican tea. Falafel has 294mg of Sodium, while Mexican tea has 43mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Falafel, home-prepared 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 Iron +81.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +409.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Equal in Potassium - 633
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Iron +81.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.3%
Contains more Zinc +36.4%
Contains more Copper +35.8%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +409.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.6%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Manganese +348.3%
Equal in Potassium - 633
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +131.2%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
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 +421.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +125%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +21.6%
Contains more Folate +131.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3933.3%
Contains more Fats +3323.1%
Contains more Carbs +328%
Contains more Water +157.7%
Equal in Other - 2.5
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 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 +3933.3%
Contains more Fats +3323.1%
Contains more Carbs +328%
Contains more Water +157.7%
Equal in Other - 2.5

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Falafel Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 31.84g 3.64g Falafel
Protein 13.31g 0.33g Falafel
Fats 17.8g 0.52g Falafel
Carbs 31.84g 7.44g Falafel
Calories 333kcal 32kcal Falafel
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 54mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 3.42mg 1.88mg Falafel
Magnesium 82mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 192mg 86mg Falafel
Potassium 585mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 294mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.5mg 1.1mg Falafel
Copper 0.258mg 0.19mg Falafel
Manganese 0.691mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Falafel
Vitamin A 13IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 1.6mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.028mg Falafel
Vitamin B2 0.166mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.044mg 0.639mg Falafel
Vitamin B5 0.292mg 0.179mg Falafel
Vitamin B6 0.125mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 93µg 215µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.134mg Falafel
Threonine 0.492mg Falafel
Isoleucine 0.567mg Falafel
Leucine 0.944mg Falafel
Lysine 0.856mg Falafel
Methionine 0.187mg Falafel
Phenylalanine 0.707mg Falafel
Valine 0.562mg Falafel
Histidine 0.364mg Falafel
Saturated Fat 2.383g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 4.16g Falafel

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Falafel 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
18%
Falafel
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Falafel
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.