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Mexican tea vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and Pork?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, and Calcium, yet Pork is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 134% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 43 times more Folate than Pork. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Pork has 5µg.

We used Epazote, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
7
:
3
Pork
Pork
Contains more Calcium +1347.4%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +332.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Copper +160.3%
Contains more Manganese +34322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Zinc +117.3%
Contains more Selenium +4933.3%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Pork
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +1347.4%
Contains more Iron +116.1%
Contains more Magnesium +332.1%
Contains more Potassium +49.6%
Contains less Sodium -30.6%
Contains more Copper +160.3%
Contains more Manganese +34322.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +186%
Contains more Zinc +117.3%
Contains more Selenium +4933.3%

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
4
:
8
Pork
Pork
Contains more Vitamin A +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Folate +4200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321
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%
Pork
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Folate +4200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3032.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +688.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +205.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.321

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Pork
Pork
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +180.9%
Contains more Protein +8178.8%
Contains more Fats +2576.9%
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
Pork
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +54.2%
Contains more Other +180.9%
Contains more Protein +8178.8%
Contains more Fats +2576.9%

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 Pork
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Pork Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 0g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.52g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 7.44g 0g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 242kcal Pork
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 19mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.87mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 28mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 633mg 423mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 62mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.19mg 0.073mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.009mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 57IU 7IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.321mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 215µg 5µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 1.086mg Pork
Valine 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 5.23g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 1.2g Pork

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Mexican tea Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.