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Mexican tea vs. Molasses — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and Molasses different?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, while Molasses are higher in Vitamin B6, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 68% more than Molasses.

Epazote, raw and Molasses 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
4
:
6
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +279.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.5%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Copper +156.3%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Molasses
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 177% 173% 14% 130% 5% 8% 163% 200% 98%
Contains more Calcium +34.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +177.4%
Contains more Zinc +279.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.5%
Contains more Iron +151.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +131.3%
Contains less Sodium -14%
Contains more Copper +156.3%
Contains more Selenium +1877.8%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
4
:
6
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.8%
Mexican tea
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%
Molasses
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 11% 1% 18% 49% 155% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +17300%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +349.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +340.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Molasses
Molasses
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Water +307.9%
Contains more Carbs +904.4%
Contains more Other +32%
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Molasses
75% 22% 3%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 74.73 g
Water: 21.87 g
Other: 3.3 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Water +307.9%
Contains more Carbs +904.4%
Contains more Other +32%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Molasses Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 74.73g Molasses
Protein 0.33g 0g Mexican tea
Fats 0.52g 0.1g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 74.73g Molasses
Calories 32kcal 290kcal Molasses
Fructose 12.79g Molasses
Sugar 74.72g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 205mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 4.72mg Molasses
Magnesium 121mg 242mg Molasses
Phosphorus 86mg 31mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 1464mg Molasses
Sodium 43mg 37mg Molasses
Zinc 1.1mg 0.29mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.487mg Molasses
Manganese 3.098mg 1.53mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 17.8µg Molasses
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.041mg Molasses
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.002mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.93mg Molasses
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.804mg Molasses
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.67mg Molasses
Folate 215µg 0µg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.018g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Molasses
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g Molasses

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Mexican tea Molasses
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
19%
Molasses
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
103%
Molasses

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Molasses
Molasses contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Molasses
Molasses is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Molasses - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168820/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.