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Mexican tea vs. Butterscotch — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Butterscotch

  • Butterscotch contains less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 135% higher.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Candies, butterscotch.

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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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
10
:
0
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Iron +18700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8500%
Contains more Potassium +21000%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +18900%
Contains more Manganese +309700%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Butterscotch
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 0% 1% 1% 51% 3% 1% 1% 4%
Contains more Calcium +6775%
Contains more Iron +18700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +8500%
Contains more Potassium +21000%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +18900%
Contains more Manganese +309700%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
7
:
3
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%
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%
Butterscotch
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 3% 4% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31850%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4375%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +75.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Butterscotch
Butterscotch
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Water +1599.2%
Contains more Other +145.1%
Contains more Fats +534.6%
Contains more Carbs +1115.1%
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
Butterscotch
3% 90% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 90.4 g
Water: 5.25 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more Protein +1000%
Contains more Water +1599.2%
Contains more Other +145.1%
Contains more Fats +534.6%
Contains more Carbs +1115.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Butterscotch Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 90.4g Butterscotch
Protein 0.33g 0.03g Mexican tea
Fats 0.52g 3.3g Butterscotch
Carbs 7.44g 90.4g Butterscotch
Calories 32kcal 391kcal Butterscotch
Sugar 80.46g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 4mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.01mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 0mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 1mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 3mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 391mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.09mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.001mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.001mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 100IU Butterscotch
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 28µg Butterscotch
Vitamin E 0.09mg Butterscotch
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.012mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.016mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.002mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.004mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.3µg Butterscotch
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 2.065g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.845g Butterscotch
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g Butterscotch

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Mexican tea Butterscotch
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
27%
Mexican tea
1%
Butterscotch
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
6%
Butterscotch

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 80.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 348mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.065g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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?
Butterscotch
Butterscotch is cheaper (difference - $0.1)

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. Butterscotch - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167972/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.