Mexican tea vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and pecan?
- Mexican tea is richer in folate, calcium, and vitamin B2, yet pecan is richer in copper, manganese, vitamin B1, zinc, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B5.
- Pecan's daily need coverage for copper is 112% higher.
- Mexican tea has 10 times more folate than pecan. Mexican tea has 215µg of folate, while pecan has 22µg.
We used Epazote, raw and Nuts, pecans types in this comparison.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +292.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +54.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +531.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +311.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +222.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +45.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +322.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +227.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +167.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +877.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2257.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +382.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.2% |
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:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +2434.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2678.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13740.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86.3% |
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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 21.614g | 144% | |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 1.2mg | 112% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 71.97g | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 40.801g | 102% | |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 4.5mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.66mg | 53% |
| Folate | 215µg | 22µg | 48% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 691kcal | 33% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.53mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 6.18g | 28% | |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 277mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 9.6g | 23% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 70mg | 21% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 9.17g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.13mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.863mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 1.4mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.53mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 410mg | 7% |
| Choline | 40.5mg | 7% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 3.8µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.21mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.167mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 3.5µg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 13.86g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 4.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 3.97g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.46g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.093mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.306mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.336mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.598mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.287mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.426mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.411mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.04g | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
149%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pecan is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pecan is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)