Mexican tea vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mexican tea and muffin different?
- Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, and vitamin B2, while muffin is higher in selenium and vitamin B1.
- Mexican tea covers your daily need for manganese, 115% more than muffin.
- Mexican tea contains 12 times more magnesium than muffin. Mexican tea contains 121mg of magnesium, while muffin contains 10mg.
- Mexican tea is lower in sodium.
Epazote, raw and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +525% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +423.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +44.6% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +216.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +197.3% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +590% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +811.1% |
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 | +300% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +280% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +347.9% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +500% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +121.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +162.6% |
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:
4.49 g
Fats:
16.07 g
Carbs:
53 g
Water:
24.96 g
Other:
1.48 g
Contains more WaterWater | +257.4% |
Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1260.6% |
Contains more FatsFats | +2990.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +612.4% |
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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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.449mg | 115% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 8.103g | 54% | |
Folate | 215µg | 48µg | 42% |
Vitamin K | 39.2µg | 33% | |
Magnesium | 121mg | 10mg | 26% |
Fats | 0.52g | 16.07g | 24% |
Calcium | 275mg | 44mg | 23% |
Calories | 32kcal | 375kcal | 17% |
Choline | 92.5mg | 17% | |
Carbs | 7.44g | 53g | 15% |
Potassium | 633mg | 121mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.163mg | 14% |
Copper | 0.19mg | 0.06mg | 14% |
Saturated fat | 2.844g | 13% | |
Sodium | 43mg | 336mg | 13% |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 8.2µg | 13% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.168mg | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 4.822g | 12% | |
Fiber | 3.8g | 1.1g | 11% |
Vitamin E | 1.63mg | 11% | |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 30mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.04mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 86mg | 146mg | 9% |
Protein | 0.33g | 4.49g | 8% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.37mg | 7% |
Starch | 16.31g | 7% | |
Iron | 1.88mg | 1.3mg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.16µg | 7% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.47mg | 6% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.418mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
Fructose | 1.21g | 2% | |
Vitamin A | 3µg | 21µg | 2% |
Vitamin D | 0IU | 4IU | 1% |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 3.64g | 51.9g | N/A |
Sugar | 31.47g | N/A | |
Trans fat | 0g | 0.2g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.181mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.224mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.421mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.199mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.277mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.257mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 1.022g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.048g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 6.911g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%

32%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Muffin is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Muffin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 293mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.844g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals