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

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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and potato pancake?

  • Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, and vitamin B2, yet potato pancake is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 123% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 9 times more calcium than potato pancake. Mexican tea has 275mg of calcium, while potato pancake has 32mg.
  • Mexican tea contains less sodium.

We used Epazote, raw and Potato pancakes 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.
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 26% 9.6% 55% 63% 60% 19% 55% 100% 34% 49%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +236.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +759.4%
Contains more IronIron +12.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1091.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +888.9%
~equal in Potassium ~622mg
~equal in Copper ~0.18mg

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 92% 11% 4.6% 4.5% 40% 40% 31% 45% 103% 36% 6.8% 31% 40%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +424.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
Contains more WaterWater +86.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1742.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2738.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +273.8%
Contains more OtherOther +43.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Potato pancake DV% diff.
Manganese 3.098mg 0.26mg 123%
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g 50%
Folate 215µg 41µg 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Sodium 43mg 764mg 31%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 27.6mg 27%
Calcium 275mg 32mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.448mg 23%
Fats 0.52g 14.76g 22%
Magnesium 121mg 36mg 20%
Selenium 0.9µg 8.9µg 15%
Choline 74.2mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.173mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.29µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.757mg 12%
Protein 0.33g 6.08g 12%
Calories 32kcal 268kcal 12%
Saturated fat 2.496g 11%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.158mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 3.73g 9%
Starch 20.88g 9%
Carbs 7.44g 27.81g 7%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.672mg 6%
Phosphorus 86mg 128mg 6%
Zinc 1.1mg 0.7mg 4%
Iron 1.88mg 1.67mg 3%
Vitamin A 3µg 32µg 3%
Fiber 3.8g 3.3g 2%
Vitamin K 2.7µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Fructose 0.56g 1%
Copper 0.19mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 24.51g N/A
Potassium 633mg 622mg 0%
Sugar 1.79g N/A
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.24mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.28mg 0%
Leucine 0.442mg 0%
Lysine 0.389mg 0%
Methionine 0.137mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0%
Valine 0.369mg 0%
Histidine 0.141mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Potato pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Mexican tea
37%
Potato pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
47%
Potato pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.496g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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 pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/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.