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Mexican tea vs. Potato flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mexican tea and Potato flour?

  • Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Magnesium, yet Potato flour is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 121% more.
  • Mexican tea has 9 times more Folate than Potato flour. While Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, Potato flour has only 25µg.

We used Epazote, raw and Potato flour 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
6
:
4
Potato flour
Potato flour
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Manganese +889.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.197
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Potato flour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 52% 47% 72% 89% 8% 15% 66% 41% 6%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains less Sodium -21.8%
Contains more Zinc +103.7%
Contains more Manganese +889.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.3%
Contains more Potassium +58.1%
Contains more Selenium +22.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.197

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
3
:
7
Potato flour
Potato flour
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.4%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.8
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%
Potato flour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 13% 57% 12% 66% 29% 178% 19% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +582.4%
Contains more Folate +760%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +448.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +164.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.8

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Potato flour
Potato flour
Contains more Fats +52.9%
Contains more Water +1268.3%
Contains more Protein +1990.9%
Contains more Carbs +1016.9%
Contains more Other +25.6%
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
Potato flour
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more Fats +52.9%
Contains more Water +1268.3%
Contains more Protein +1990.9%
Contains more Carbs +1016.9%
Contains more Other +25.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Potato flour Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 77.2g Potato flour
Protein 0.33g 6.9g Potato flour
Fats 0.52g 0.34g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 83.1g Potato flour
Calories 32kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Sugar 3.52g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 5.9g Potato flour
Calcium 275mg 65mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.38mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 65mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 168mg Potato flour
Potassium 633mg 1001mg Potato flour
Sodium 43mg 55mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.54mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Manganese 3.098mg 0.313mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 1.1µg Potato flour
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.25mg Potato flour
Vitamin C 3.6mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.228mg Potato flour
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.051mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 3.507mg Potato flour
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.474mg Potato flour
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Folate 215µg 25µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.28mg Potato flour
Isoleucine 0.299mg Potato flour
Leucine 0.425mg Potato flour
Lysine 0.413mg Potato flour
Methionine 0.107mg Potato flour
Phenylalanine 0.316mg Potato flour
Valine 0.356mg Potato flour
Histidine 0.166mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.09g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.008g Potato flour
Polyunsaturated fat 0.15g Potato flour

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Potato flour
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato flour
Potato flour is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.