Mexican tea vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mexican tea and mcDonald's Big Mac
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, and potassium, while mcDonald's Big Mac has more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 126% higher.
- McDonald's Big Mac contains 6 times less magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 121mg of magnesium, while mcDonald's Big Mac contains 20mg.
- The amount of sodium in Mexican tea is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.
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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 | +505% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +137.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +249.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1403.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +73.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +66.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +367.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +528.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +429.6% |
| 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:
11.82 g
Fats:
14.96 g
Carbs:
20.08 g
Water:
51.3 g
Other:
1.84 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3481.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2776.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +169.9% |
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 | 0.206mg | 126% |
| Folate | 215µg | 46µg | 42% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.88µg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 20mg | 24% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 11.82g | 23% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 14.96g | 22% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 460mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 3.803g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 3.384mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 116mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 181mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 36mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.176mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.209mg | 11% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 257kcal | 11% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.098mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.6g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.474g | 9% | |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.91mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 122mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 20.08g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0.4mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.306g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.69g | 2% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 18.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.588g | N/A |
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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23%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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.