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Mexican tea vs. Potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and Potato?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, yet Potato is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 126% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 23 times more Calcium than Potato. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Potato has 12mg.

We used Epazote, raw and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw 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
9
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +1449%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -86%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +48.9%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Copper +72.7%
Contains more Manganese +1449%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -86%

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
Potato
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.1%
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
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +96.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains more Fats +477.8%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Contains more Protein +521.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%
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
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Fats +477.8%
Contains more Water +12.6%
Contains more Other +123.2%
Contains more Protein +521.2%
Contains more Carbs +135.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 15.39g Potato
Protein 0.33g 2.05g Potato
Fats 0.52g 0.09g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 17.49g Potato
Calories 32kcal 77kcal Potato
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0.82g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.1g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 12mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.81mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 23mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 57mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 425mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 1.1mg 0.3mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.11mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.2mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 2IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 3.6mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.081mg Potato
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.032mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.061mg Potato
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.295mg Potato
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.298mg Potato
Folate 215µg 15µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.021mg Potato
Threonine 0.067mg Potato
Isoleucine 0.066mg Potato
Leucine 0.098mg Potato
Lysine 0.107mg Potato
Methionine 0.032mg Potato
Phenylalanine 0.081mg Potato
Valine 0.103mg Potato
Histidine 0.035mg Potato
Saturated Fat 0.025g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g Potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato
Potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.