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Mexican tea vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and English muffin

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, English muffin is higher in Vitamin B1.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 119% more than English muffin.
  • Mexican tea has 6 times more Folate than English muffin. While Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, English muffin has only 37µg.
  • Mexican tea has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 Calcium +428.8%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Potassium +383.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +47.3%
Contains more Manganese +767.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Calcium +428.8%
Contains more Iron +111.2%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Potassium +383.2%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Copper +47.3%
Contains more Manganese +767.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.5%
Contains more Folate +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.5%
Contains more Folate +481.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +145.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +149.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +111.9%
Contains more Protein +2233.3%
Contains more Fats +246.2%
Contains more Carbs +518.3%
Equal in Other - 2.4
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +111.9%
Contains more Protein +2233.3%
Contains more Fats +246.2%
Contains more Carbs +518.3%
Equal in Other - 2.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 0.33g 7.7g English muffin
Fats 0.52g 1.8g English muffin
Carbs 7.44g 46g English muffin
Calories 32kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 3.8g 2.7g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 52mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.89mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 133mg English muffin
Potassium 633mg 131mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 464mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.7mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.129mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.357mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.1mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.181mg English muffin
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.154mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.566mg English muffin
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.446mg English muffin
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.043mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 37µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg English muffin
Threonine 0.242mg English muffin
Isoleucine 0.315mg English muffin
Leucine 0.553mg English muffin
Lysine 0.241mg English muffin
Methionine 0.139mg English muffin
Phenylalanine 0.379mg English muffin
Valine 0.353mg English muffin
Histidine 0.17mg English muffin
Saturated Fat 0.259g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g English muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.