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Gratin vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gratin and Mexican tea?

  • Gratin is higher in Vitamin C, yet Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 128% more.

We used Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and Epazote, raw types 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 Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +131.1%
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +1824.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 24% 15% 49% 35% 57% 19% 54% 22% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +31.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains more Calcium +131.1%
Contains more Iron +193.8%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Potassium +59.8%
Contains less Sodium -90.1%
Contains more Zinc +59.4%
Contains more Copper +18.8%
Contains more Manganese +1824.2%

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.
Gratin
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Contains more Vitamin A +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +1854.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 33% 16% 27% 19% 24% 41% 9% 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 A +363.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +175%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +200%
Contains more Folate +1854.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +1359.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +20.2%
5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 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 +1433.3%
Contains more Fats +1359.6%
Contains more Carbs +51.5%
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Other +20.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 9.47g 3.64g Gratin
Protein 5.06g 0.33g Gratin
Fats 7.59g 0.52g Gratin
Carbs 11.27g 7.44g Gratin
Calories 132kcal 32kcal Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 119mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.64mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 20mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 113mg 86mg Gratin
Potassium 396mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 433mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.69mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.16mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.161mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 2.7µg 0.9µg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 57IU Gratin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 3µg Gratin
Vitamin C 9.9mg 3.6mg Gratin
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.028mg Gratin
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 0.639mg Gratin
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.179mg Gratin
Vitamin B6 0.174mg 0.152mg Gratin
Folate 11µg 215µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.07mg Gratin
Threonine 0.192mg Gratin
Isoleucine 0.284mg Gratin
Leucine 0.443mg Gratin
Lysine 0.381mg Gratin
Methionine 0.117mg Gratin
Phenylalanine 0.254mg Gratin
Valine 0.325mg Gratin
Histidine 0.151mg Gratin
Cholesterol 23mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 4.733g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g Gratin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g Gratin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Gratin Mexican tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
15%
Gratin
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 390mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.733g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Gratin
Gratin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gratin
Gratin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/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.