Mexican tea vs. Monterey Jack — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mexican tea and monterey Jack different?
- Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, and copper; however, monterey Jack is richer in phosphorus, calcium, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for Mexican tea is 134% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 12 times more folate than monterey Jack. While Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, monterey Jack contains only 18µg.
- Mexican tea has less sodium.
Epazote, raw and Cheese, monterey are the varieties 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 | +348.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +681.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +161.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +493.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28063.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +171.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +172.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +416.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1511.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +587.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1094.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6500% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.3% |
| 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:
24.48 g
Fats:
30.28 g
Carbs:
0.68 g
Water:
41.01 g
Other:
3.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +994.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +117.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +7318.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5723.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +42% |
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 | 0.011mg | 134% |
| Saturated fat | 19.066g | 87% | |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 444mg | 51% |
| Folate | 215µg | 18µg | 49% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 24.48g | 48% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 746mg | 47% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 30.28g | 46% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.83µg | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 89mg | 30% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 14.5µg | 25% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 600mg | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.751g | 22% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 27mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 198µg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.032mg | 18% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 373kcal | 17% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 81mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.72mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.899g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.079mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Choline | 15.4mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.39mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 0.68g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.5µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.015mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 0.68g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.5g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.315mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.871mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.519mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.344mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.037mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.641mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.289mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.635mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.859mg | 0% |
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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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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
72%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 557mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.066g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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