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Margarine vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Margarine and Mexican tea

  • Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican tea has more Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 91% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt 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.
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
9
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Calcium +9066.7%
Contains more Iron +3033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1620%
Contains more Potassium +3416.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Margarine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 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 less Sodium -95.3%
Contains more Calcium +9066.7%
Contains more Iron +3033.3%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +1620%
Contains more Potassium +3416.7%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Margarine
Margarine
4
:
7
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin A +6175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1588.9%
Contains more Folate +21400%
Margarine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
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 +6175.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2678.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1588.9%
Contains more Folate +21400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Margarine
Margarine
1
:
4
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Fats +15421.2%
Contains more Protein +106.3%
Contains more Carbs +962.9%
Contains more Water +440%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Margarine
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 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 +15421.2%
Contains more Protein +106.3%
Contains more Carbs +962.9%
Contains more Water +440%
Contains more Other +30.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Margarine Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.7g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 0.16g 0.33g Mexican tea
Fats 80.71g 0.52g Margarine
Carbs 0.7g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 717kcal 32kcal Margarine
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 3mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.06mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 3mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 5mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 18mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 2mg 43mg Margarine
Zinc 0mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 3577IU 57IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 819µg 3µg Margarine
Vitamin E 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.023mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 1µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0.1µg 0µg Margarine
Vitamin K 93µg Margarine
Trans Fat 14.89g 0g Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 15.189g Mexican tea
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

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Margarine 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
55%
Margarine
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Margarine
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Margarine
Margarine is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.