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Mexican tea vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mexican tea and Beer?

  • Mexican tea is richer than Beer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 134% more.

We used Epazote, raw and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types 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%
Beer
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1916.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2244.4%
Contains more IronIron +9300%
Contains more CopperCopper +3700%
Contains more ZincZinc +10900%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +514.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38625%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +50%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%

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% 3.4% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Beer
Beer
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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% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1292%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +3483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
Beer
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +109.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +39.4%
Contains more OtherOther +61.2%
~equal in Water ~91.96g

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 Beer
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Beer Opinion
Calories 32kcal 43kcal Beer
Protein 0.33g 0.46g Beer
Fats 0.52g 0g Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg Mexican tea
Net carbs 3.64g 3.55g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 3.55g Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 6mg Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 4mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 27mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.02mg Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.005mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.01mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 14mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 4mg Beer
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.008mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.005mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.025mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.513mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.041mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.046mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.02µg Beer
Folate 215µg 6µg Mexican tea
Choline 10.1mg Beer

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Beer
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Mexican tea
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
2%
Beer

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 - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
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 contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer 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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.