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Icing vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Icing and Mexican tea

  • Icing contains less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 135% higher.

Food types used in this article are Frostings, vanilla, creamy, ready-to-eat 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.
Icing
Icing
0
:
10
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Calcium +9066.7%
Contains more Iron +1075%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +1761.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Icing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 1% 8% 3% 24% 2% 0% 0% 1%
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 +9066.7%
Contains more Iron +1075%
Contains more Magnesium +12000%
Contains more Phosphorus +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +1761.8%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Contains more Zinc +1471.4%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +800%

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.
Icing
Icing
2
:
8
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%
Icing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 31% 0% 0% 3% 70% 5% 4% 0% 6% 0% 33%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +225.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Icing
Icing
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3
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Fats +3021.2%
Contains more Carbs +812.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +492%
Contains more Other +208.6%
Icing
16% 68% 15%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 67.89 g
Water: 15.07 g
Other: 0.81 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 Fats +3021.2%
Contains more Carbs +812.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Water +492%
Contains more Other +208.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Icing Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 67.89g 3.64g Icing
Protein 0g 0.33g Mexican tea
Fats 16.23g 0.52g Icing
Carbs 67.89g 7.44g Icing
Calories 418kcal 32kcal Icing
Sugar 63.1g Mexican tea
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 3mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.16mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 1mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 18mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 34mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 184mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.07mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.1µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 1.53mg Icing
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.302mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 8µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 13µg Icing
Saturated Fat 2.974g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 4.86g Icing
Polyunsaturated fat 7.951g Icing

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is better in case of low diet
Icing 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
12%
Icing
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
4%
Icing
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 141mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.974g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Icing
Icing is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Icing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169620/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.