Mexican tea vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mexican tea and french fries
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and iron; however, french fries have more vitamin B6, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, and vitamin B5.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 124% more.
- Mexican tea has 15 times more calcium than french fries. Mexican tea has 275mg of calcium, while french fries have 18mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Epazote, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil.
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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 | +245.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1427.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +132.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1154.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +792.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +616.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +30.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +507.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +370.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +224% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +144.7% |
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:
3.43 g
Fats:
14.73 g
Carbs:
41.44 g
Water:
38.55 g
Other:
1.85 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +131.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +939.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2732.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +457% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.247mg | 124% |
| Folate | 215µg | 30µg | 46% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 5.398g | 36% | |
| Calcium | 275mg | 18mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.039mg | 24% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 14.73g | 22% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 35mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.372mg | 17% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 5.969g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 3.004mg | 15% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 312kcal | 14% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.81mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.17mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.336g | 11% | |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 41.44g | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.67mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin K | 11.2µg | 9% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.58mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.124mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 210mg | 7% |
| Choline | 36.8mg | 7% | |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 125mg | 6% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 3.43g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 579mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 37.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.3g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.06g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.407g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.029g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 4.898g | 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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27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)