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Mexican tea vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mexican tea and Fast food

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, and Calcium, while Fast food has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 119% higher.
  • Fast food contains 4 times less Magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 121mg of Magnesium, while Fast food contains 27mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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
6
:
4
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Calcium +343.5%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +221.3%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +767.8%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.1%
Contains more Selenium +2155.6%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Fast food
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 115% 20% 58% 18% 44% 69% 41% 47% 111%
Contains more Calcium +343.5%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +221.3%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Copper +57%
Contains more Manganese +767.8%
Contains more Iron +62.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +55.8%
Contains more Zinc +129.1%
Contains more Selenium +2155.6%

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
3
:
9
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Vitamin A +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +779%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363
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%
Fast food
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 8% 3% 0% 80% 84% 106% 32% 49% 60% 112% 13%
Contains more Vitamin A +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +779%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +196.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +39.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.363

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Fast food
Fast food
Contains more Water +132%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Contains more Protein +4906.1%
Contains more Fats +2209.6%
Contains more Carbs +323.4%
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
Fast food
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Water +132%
Contains more Other +64.5%
Contains more Protein +4906.1%
Contains more Fats +2209.6%
Contains more Carbs +323.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Fast food Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 29.8g Fast food
Protein 0.33g 16.52g Fast food
Fats 0.52g 12.01g Fast food
Carbs 7.44g 31.5g Fast food
Calories 32kcal 297kcal Fast food
Starch 22.87g Fast food
Fructose 2.27g Fast food
Sugar 4.88g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 1.7g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 62mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 3.06mg Fast food
Magnesium 121mg 27mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 134mg Fast food
Potassium 633mg 197mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 331mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 2.52mg Fast food
Copper 0.19mg 0.121mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.357mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 20.3µg Fast food
Vitamin A 57IU 51IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 9µg Fast food
Vitamin E 0.38mg Fast food
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Fast food
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Fast food
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.317mg Fast food
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.363mg Fast food
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 5.617mg Fast food
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.53mg Fast food
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.212mg Fast food
Folate 215µg 80µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg Fast food
Vitamin K 4.9µg Fast food
Tryptophan 0.144mg Fast food
Threonine 0.46mg Fast food
Isoleucine 0.642mg Fast food
Leucine 1.13mg Fast food
Lysine 0.785mg Fast food
Methionine 0.306mg Fast food
Phenylalanine 0.67mg Fast food
Valine 0.728mg Fast food
Histidine 0.402mg Fast food
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Mexican tea
Trans Fat 0g 0.514g Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 4.493g Mexican tea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g Fast food
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Fast food
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g Fast food
Monounsaturated Fat 4.835g Fast food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g Fast food
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Fast food
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g Fast food
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Fast food
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g Fast food
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Fast food

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Mexican tea Fast food
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
46%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 288mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.493g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.