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Italian ice vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Italian ice and Mexican tea

  • Italian ice has less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 134% more than Italian ice.

Food varieties used in this article are Frozen novelties, ice type, italian, restaurant-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.
Italian ice
Italian ice
1
:
9
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Calcium +27400%
Contains more Iron +1988.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10450%
Contains more Zinc +3566.7%
Contains more Copper +1800%
Contains more Manganese +15390%
Contains more Selenium +800%
Italian ice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 4% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 4% 3% 1%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Calcium +27400%
Contains more Iron +1988.9%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +10450%
Contains more Zinc +3566.7%
Contains more Copper +1800%
Contains more Manganese +15390%
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.
Italian ice
Italian ice
2
:
7
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin A +193%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7500%
Contains more Folate +4200%
Italian ice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 0% 0% 2% 2% 3% 14% 1% 1% 4% 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 A +193%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7500%
Contains more Folate +4200%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian ice
Italian ice
1
:
4
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Carbs +81.5%
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Other +4900%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Italian ice
14% 86%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 13.5 g
Water: 86.4 g
Other: 0.05 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 Carbs +81.5%
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Other +4900%
Equal in Water - 89.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian ice Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 13.5g 3.64g Italian ice
Protein 0.03g 0.33g Mexican tea
Fats 0.02g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 13.5g 7.44g Italian ice
Calories 53kcal 32kcal Italian ice
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 1mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.09mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 0mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 0mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 6mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 4mg 43mg Italian ice
Zinc 0.03mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.01mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.02mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.1µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 167IU 57IU Italian ice
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 0.5mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.01mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.715mg 0.639mg Italian ice
Vitamin B5 0.005mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 5µg 215µg Mexican tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian ice 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
3%
Italian ice
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Italian ice
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Italian ice
Italian ice contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian ice
Italian ice is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 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. Italian ice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168812/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.