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Mexican tea vs. Beefsteak raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and beefsteak raw different?

  • Mexican tea is richer in folate, calcium, and magnesium, while beefsteak raw is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B6, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Beefsteak raw covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 112% more than Mexican tea.
  • Mexican tea contains 72 times more folate than beefsteak raw. Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, while beefsteak raw contains 3µg.

Epazote, raw and Beef, loin, top sirloin cap steak, boneless, separable lean only, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 1.5% 33% 75% 26% 145% 94% 7.2% 0% 152%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +140.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -21.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +381.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +155.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3000%
~equal in Iron ~2mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.67% 0% 1.5% 19% 42% 95% 0% 125% 336% 3.8% 2.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7066.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +690%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +257.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
21% 5% 73%
Protein: 21.38 g
Fats: 5.36 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 72.93 g
Other: 0.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +22.3%
Contains more OtherOther +657.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +6378.8%
Contains more FatsFats +930.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Beefsteak raw DV% diff.
Manganese 3.098mg 135%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.69µg 112%
Folate 215µg 3µg 53%
Selenium 0.9µg 27.9µg 49%
Protein 0.33g 21.38g 42%
Zinc 1.1mg 5.3mg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.543mg 30%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 5.048mg 28%
Calcium 275mg 5mg 27%
Magnesium 121mg 25mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Phosphorus 86mg 220mg 19%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.182mg 13%
Copper 0.19mg 0.079mg 12%
Saturated fat 1.875g 9%
Potassium 633mg 375mg 8%
Fats 0.52g 5.36g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.354g 6%
Calories 32kcal 134kcal 5%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.075mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 4%
Carbs 7.44g 0g 2%
Iron 1.88mg 2mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.189g 1%
Vitamin K 1.5µg 1%
Sodium 43mg 55mg 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 3IU 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 2µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.253g N/A
Tryptophan 0.262mg 0%
Threonine 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.09mg 0%
Leucine 2.011mg 0%
Lysine 2.247mg 0%
Methionine 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0%
Valine 1.152mg 0%
Histidine 0.868mg 0%
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.142g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
25%
Mexican tea
48%
Beefsteak raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
55%
Beefsteak raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.875g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Beefsteak raw
Beefsteak raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Beefsteak raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172173/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.