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Mexican tea vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and pecan pie different?

  • Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B2; however, pecan pie is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for Mexican tea is 104% higher.
  • Mexican tea contains 9 times more calcium than pecan pie. While Mexican tea contains 275mg of calcium, pecan pie contains only 32mg.
  • Mexican tea has less sodium.

Epazote, raw and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +759.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +375.9%
Contains more IronIron +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +335.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1233.3%
~equal in Zinc ~1.02mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~94mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +153.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +726.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +571.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +32.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +357.5%
Contains more OtherOther +108.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1384.8%
Contains more FatsFats +4169.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +601.6%

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 Pecan pie
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Pecan pie DV% diff.
Manganese 3.098mg 0.712mg 104%
Folate 215µg 26µg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.71g 38%
Fats 0.52g 22.2g 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 11.181g 28%
Calcium 275mg 32mg 24%
Magnesium 121mg 26mg 23%
Selenium 0.9µg 12µg 20%
Calories 32kcal 412kcal 19%
Saturated fat 3.989g 18%
Carbs 7.44g 52.2g 15%
Potassium 633mg 133mg 15%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.188mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.18mg 13%
Sodium 43mg 262mg 10%
Vitamin A 3µg 82µg 9%
Protein 0.33g 4.9g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.06mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.479mg 6%
Iron 1.88mg 1.48mg 5%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.2mg 4%
Copper 0.19mg 0.211mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.847mg 1%
Zinc 1.1mg 1.02mg 1%
Phosphorus 86mg 94mg 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Pecan pie
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Mexican tea
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.