Mexican tea vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mexican tea and ham different?
- Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, calcium, and magnesium, while ham is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Mexican tea covers your daily need for manganese, 132% more than ham.
- Mexican tea contains 72 times more folate than ham. Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, while ham contains 3µg.
- Mexican tea is lower in sodium.
Epazote, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted types were used in this article.
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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 | +764.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +3337.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +140.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5637% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +127.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2066.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +72.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2592.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +529.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +125.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +163.2% |
| 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:
20.93 g
Fats:
5.53 g
Carbs:
1.5 g
Water:
67.67 g
Other:
4.37 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +396% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6242.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +963.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +74.8% |
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 | 0.054mg | 132% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.754mg | 61% |
| Folate | 215µg | 3µg | 53% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 1203mg | 50% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 20.93g | 41% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 14mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 4.023mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.4mg | 19% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.88mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 196mg | 16% |
| Choline | 85.1mg | 15% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.079mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.202mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 287mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 1.81g | 8% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 5.53g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.62g | 7% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 145kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.54g | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.403mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 1.5g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.931mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.918mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.661mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.775mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.553mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.904mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.908mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.75mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 1160mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Ham is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham 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.