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Hot dog vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Hot dog and Mexican tea

  • Hot dog has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 133% higher.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Frankfurter, meat 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 +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +1288.9%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +95.9%
Contains more Manganese +6784.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 41% 11% 89% 14% 143% 33% 33% 6% 69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +1288.9%
Contains more Calcium +177.8%
Contains more Iron +72.5%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Potassium +316.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.1%
Contains more Copper +95.9%
Contains more Manganese +6784.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1

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 B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.6%
Contains more Folate +3483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.152
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 14% 28% 50% 19% 39% 5% 197% 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 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +187.6%
Contains more Folate +3483.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.152

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +3009.1%
Contains more Fats +4853.8%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Carbs +78.4%
Contains more Water +58.4%
10% 26% 4% 56% 4%
Protein: 10.26 g
Fats: 25.76 g
Carbs: 4.17 g
Water: 56.31 g
Other: 3.5 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 +3009.1%
Contains more Fats +4853.8%
Contains more Other +40%
Contains more Carbs +78.4%
Contains more Water +58.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hot dog Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 4.17g 3.64g Hot dog
Protein 10.26g 0.33g Hot dog
Fats 25.76g 0.52g Hot dog
Carbs 4.17g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 290kcal 32kcal Hot dog
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 99mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.09mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 15mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 206mg 86mg Hot dog
Potassium 152mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 1090mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.2mg 1.1mg Hot dog
Copper 0.097mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.045mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 12.5µg 0.9µg Hot dog
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.19mg Hot dog
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.028mg Hot dog
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 2.665mg 0.639mg Hot dog
Vitamin B5 0.31mg 0.179mg Hot dog
Vitamin B6 0.166mg 0.152mg Hot dog
Folate 6µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 1.57µg 0µg Hot dog
Tryptophan 0.111mg Hot dog
Threonine 0.474mg Hot dog
Isoleucine 0.53mg Hot dog
Leucine 0.907mg Hot dog
Lysine 0.963mg Hot dog
Methionine 0.291mg Hot dog
Phenylalanine 0.445mg Hot dog
Valine 0.555mg Hot dog
Histidine 0.331mg Hot dog
Cholesterol 77mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 7.666g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 11.386g Hot dog
Polyunsaturated fat 4.404g Hot dog

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Hot dog Mexican tea
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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
29%
Hot dog
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Hot dog
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1047mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 77mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.666g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot dog
Hot dog is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Hot dog - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172968/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.