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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 has 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 Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +1154.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Equal in Potassium - 579
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 6% 31% 25% 54% 52% 28% 14% 42% 33% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +120%
Contains more Copper +53.2%
Contains more Manganese +1154.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.3%
Equal in Potassium - 579
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 B2 +792.3%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.7%
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% 34% 0% 16% 43% 9% 57% 35% 86% 23% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +792.3%
Contains more Folate +616.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +507.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +370.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +131.4%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Protein +939.4%
Contains more Fats +2732.7%
Contains more Carbs +457%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more Water +131.4%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Contains more Protein +939.4%
Contains more Fats +2732.7%
Contains more Carbs +457%

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 French fries
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea French fries Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 37.64g French fries
Protein 0.33g 3.43g French fries
Fats 0.52g 14.73g French fries
Carbs 7.44g 41.44g French fries
Calories 32kcal 312kcal French fries
Sugar 0.3g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 3.8g
Calcium 275mg 18mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.81mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 35mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 125mg French fries
Potassium 633mg 579mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 210mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.5mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.124mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.247mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 1.67mg French fries
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4.7mg French fries
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.17mg French fries
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.039mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 3.004mg French fries
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.58mg French fries
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.372mg French fries
Folate 215µg 30µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 11.2µg French fries
Trans Fat 0g 0.06g Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 2.336g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 5.969g French fries
Polyunsaturated fat 5.398g French fries
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g French fries
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g French fries
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g French fries
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g French fries
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g French fries

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Mexican tea French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 167mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
French fries
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)

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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.