Mexican tea vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mexican tea and chocolate cake
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, chocolate cake is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Mexican tea covers your daily manganese needs 123% more than chocolate cake.
- Chocolate cake contains 8 times less folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, while chocolate cake contains 27µg.
- Mexican tea has less sodium.
Food varieties used in this article are Epazote, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +278.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +358.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +352.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +59.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1006.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1222.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +63.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +270.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +696.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +403.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +265.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +38.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1506.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2803.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +617.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.28mg | 123% |
| Folate | 215µg | 27µg | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 5.43g | 25% | |
| Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 15.1g | 22% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 60mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 32mg | 21% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 11.9µg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 58mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 18% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 371kcal | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 15% | |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 53.4g | 15% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 140mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 315mg | 12% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 5.3g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.213mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.041mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.141mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.137mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.304mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.61mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.207mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 51.8g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.407mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.268mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.283mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
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19%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 272mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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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