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Mexican tea vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mexican tea and Corn

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, and Potassium, however, Corn has more Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 127% more.
  • Mexican tea has 92 times more Calcium than Corn. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Corn has 3mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Epazote, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 +9066.7%
Contains more Iron +317.8%
Contains more Magnesium +365.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +190.4%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +287.8%
Contains more Manganese +1755.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +9066.7%
Contains more Iron +317.8%
Contains more Magnesium +365.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.7%
Contains more Potassium +190.4%
Contains more Zinc +77.4%
Contains more Copper +287.8%
Contains more Manganese +1755.1%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%

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.
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Corn
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510.5%
Contains more Folate +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.139
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +510.5%
Contains more Folate +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +232.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +342.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.139

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +257.1%
Contains more Protein +933.3%
Contains more Fats +188.5%
Contains more Carbs +182%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Water +21.5%
Contains more Other +257.1%
Contains more Protein +933.3%
Contains more Fats +188.5%
Contains more Carbs +182%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Corn Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 18.58g Corn
Protein 0.33g 3.41g Corn
Fats 0.52g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 7.44g 20.98g Corn
Calories 32kcal 96kcal Corn
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.4g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 3mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.45mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 26mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 77mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 218mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 1.1mg 0.62mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.049mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.167mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 3.6mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.093mg Corn
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.057mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.139mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 23µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.023mg Corn
Threonine 0.133mg Corn
Isoleucine 0.133mg Corn
Leucine 0.358mg Corn
Lysine 0.141mg Corn
Methionine 0.069mg Corn
Phenylalanine 0.155mg Corn
Valine 0.191mg Corn
Histidine 0.091mg Corn
Saturated Fat 0.197g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn 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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.