Mexican tea vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mexican tea and fruitcake
- Fruitcake contains less manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, vitamin B6, and zinc than Mexican tea.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for Mexican tea is 125% higher.
- Fruitcake has 11 times less folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 215µg of folate, while fruitcake has 20µg.
Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.
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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 | +656.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +313.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +280% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1308.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +122.2% |
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 | +620% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +251.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +230.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +975% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +26.3% |
| 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:
2.9 g
Fats:
9.1 g
Carbs:
61.6 g
Water:
25.3 g
Other:
1.1 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +252.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +127.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +778.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1650% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +728% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.22mg | 125% |
| Folate | 215µg | 20µg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 16mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 33mg | 24% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 22% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.099mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 61.6g | 18% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.05mg | 16% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 324kcal | 15% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 153mg | 14% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 9.1g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 11% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.27mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.046mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 0.33g | 2.9g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 52mg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0.5mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 101mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2µg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.07mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.226mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.791mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 57.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 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
25%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fruitcake is relatively richer in vitamins