Mexican tea vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Mexican tea and oatmeal?
- Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, potassium, and copper, yet oatmeal is higher in iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 110% more.
- Mexican tea has 10 times more potassium than oatmeal. While Mexican tea has 633mg of potassium, oatmeal has only 61mg.
We used Epazote, raw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types 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 | +365.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +243.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +937.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +455.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +217% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +455.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +61.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +388.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +4233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +828.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +373.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +77.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90.8% |
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:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +338.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +618.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +161.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.9% |
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Water
~84.03g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.558mg | 110% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 5.96mg | 51% |
| Folate | 215µg | 44µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 26mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 80mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.26mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 61mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 3.025mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.066mg | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 130µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.29mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.215mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.7g | 8% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.62mg | 4% |
| Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.33g | 2.37g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.317mg | 3% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 68kcal | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.226g | 1% | |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 77mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 11.67g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 1.36g | 1% |
| Choline | 4.7mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 9.97g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 43mg | 49mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0% |
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
25%
26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)