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Fettuccine vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Fettuccine and Mexican tea?

  • Fettuccine is richer in Vitamin B3, yet Mexican tea is richer in Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Folate is 52% higher.
  • Fettuccine has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Mexican tea. Fettuccine has 1.8mg of Vitamin B3, while Mexican tea has 0.639mg.

We used KASHI, STEAM MEAL, Chicken Fettuccine, Frozen Entree and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
0
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10
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Calcium +882.1%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +244%
Contains more Potassium +276.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Fettuccine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 5% 11% 15% 22% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +882.1%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +244%
Contains more Potassium +276.8%
Contains less Sodium -74.1%
Contains more Zinc +1000%

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.
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
3
:
6
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204%
Contains more Folate +3483.3%
Fettuccine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 0% 0% 23% 17% 34% 0% 12% 5% 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 B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +204%
Contains more Folate +3483.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fettuccine
Fettuccine
3
:
2
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Protein +1778.8%
Contains more Fats +419.2%
Contains more Carbs +88.2%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Other +31.6%
Fettuccine
6% 3% 14% 75% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 14 g
Water: 75.2 g
Other: 1.9 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 Protein +1778.8%
Contains more Fats +419.2%
Contains more Carbs +88.2%
Contains more Water +18.6%
Contains more Other +31.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fettuccine Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 12g 3.64g Fettuccine
Protein 6.2g 0.33g Fettuccine
Fats 2.7g 0.52g Fettuccine
Carbs 14g 7.44g Fettuccine
Calories 99kcal 32kcal Fettuccine
Sugar 1.3g Mexican tea
Fiber 2g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 28mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.6mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 6mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 25mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 168mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 166mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.1mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.45mg Fettuccine
Vitamin C 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.028mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.8mg 0.639mg Fettuccine
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 6µg 215µg Mexican tea
Cholesterol 14mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.9g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g Fettuccine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.4g Fettuccine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Fettuccine 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
8%
Fettuccine
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Fettuccine
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
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. 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.