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Mexican tea vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and Pizza

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Pizza is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 119% more than Pizza.
  • Mexican tea has 5 times more Magnesium than Pizza. While Mexican tea has 121mg of Magnesium, Pizza has only 24mg.
  • Mexican tea has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
6
:
4
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Calcium +46.3%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Potassium +268%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +760.6%
Contains more Iron +31.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Pizza
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 93% 18% 93% 16% 78% 37% 35% 47% 109%
Contains more Calcium +46.3%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Potassium +268%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Copper +81%
Contains more Manganese +760.6%
Contains more Iron +31.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +151.2%
Contains more Zinc +21.8%
Contains more Selenium +2111.1%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
5
:
6
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Mexican tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Pizza
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 17% 0% 5% 98% 45% 72% 0% 19% 70% 53% 17%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +78.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +90%
Contains more Folate +131.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +528.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1292.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +498.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Pizza
Pizza
Contains more Water +106.6%
Contains more Protein +3351.5%
Contains more Fats +1763.5%
Contains more Carbs +348%
Equal in Other - 2.42
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Pizza
11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more Water +106.6%
Contains more Protein +3351.5%
Contains more Fats +1763.5%
Contains more Carbs +348%
Equal in Other - 2.42

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 Pizza
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Pizza Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 31.03g Pizza
Protein 0.33g 11.39g Pizza
Fats 0.52g 9.69g Pizza
Carbs 7.44g 33.33g Pizza
Calories 32kcal 266kcal Pizza
Starch 26.95g Pizza
Fructose 1g Pizza
Sugar 3.58g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.3g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 188mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 2.48mg Pizza
Magnesium 121mg 24mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 216mg Pizza
Potassium 633mg 172mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 598mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 1.34mg Pizza
Copper 0.19mg 0.105mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.36mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 19.9µg Pizza
Vitamin A 57IU 358IU Pizza
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 69µg Pizza
Vitamin E 0.83mg Pizza
Vitamin C 3.6mg 1.4mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.39mg Pizza
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.195mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 3.825mg Pizza
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.08mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 93µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg Pizza
Vitamin K 6.7µg Pizza
Threonine 0.41mg Pizza
Isoleucine 0.564mg Pizza
Leucine 1.139mg Pizza
Lysine 0.77mg Pizza
Methionine 0.264mg Pizza
Phenylalanine 0.664mg Pizza
Valine 0.72mg Pizza
Histidine 0.355mg Pizza
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Mexican tea
Trans Fat 0g 0.241g Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 4.465g Mexican tea
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g Pizza
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g Pizza
Monounsaturated Fat 2.608g Pizza
Polyunsaturated fat 1.681g Pizza
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g Pizza
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Pizza
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g Pizza
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Pizza

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Mexican tea Pizza
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Mexican tea
35%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.58g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 555mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.465g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.