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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 Calcium +137.1%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Potassium +249.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +1403.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +73.6%
Equal in Iron - 2
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Calcium +137.1%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Potassium +249.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Copper +93.9%
Contains more Manganese +1403.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.9%
Contains more Zinc +73.6%
Equal in Iron - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +66.5%
Contains more Folate +367.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +229.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +429.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Contains more Protein +3481.8%
Contains more Fats +2776.9%
Contains more Carbs +169.9%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Water +73.9%
Contains more Other +35.9%
Contains more Protein +3481.8%
Contains more Fats +2776.9%
Contains more Carbs +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.
Mexican tea McDonald's Big Mac
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 0.33g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.52g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 7.44g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 32kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 3.97g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 116mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 633mg 181mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 460mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.19mg 0.098mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.206mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.4mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.209mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 46µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Mexican tea
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 3.803g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

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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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.803g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.