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

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How are Mexican tea and Potato salad different?

  • Mexican tea is higher than Potato salad in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 130% more than Potato salad.
  • Mexican tea contains 31 times more Folate than Potato salad. Mexican tea contains 215µg of Folate, while Potato salad contains 7µg.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Sodium.

Epazote, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared types were used 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.
Contains more Calcium +1347.4%
Contains more Iron +189.2%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +2967.3%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +1347.4%
Contains more Iron +189.2%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +149.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +61%
Contains more Manganese +2967.3%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Folate +2971.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Folate +2971.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +175.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +198.3%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.141

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +712.1%
Contains more Fats +1476.9%
Contains more Carbs +50.1%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Water +17.4%
Contains more Other +28.2%
Contains more Protein +712.1%
Contains more Fats +1476.9%
Contains more Carbs +50.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 9.87g Potato salad
Protein 0.33g 2.68g Potato salad
Fats 0.52g 8.2g Potato salad
Carbs 7.44g 11.17g Potato salad
Calories 32kcal 143kcal Potato salad
Fiber 3.8g 1.3g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 19mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.65mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 15mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 52mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 254mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 529mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.31mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.118mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.101mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 4.1µg Potato salad
Vitamin A 57IU 157IU Potato salad
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin C 3.6mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.077mg Potato salad
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.06mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.89mg Potato salad
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.141mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 7µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.042mg Potato salad
Threonine 0.116mg Potato salad
Isoleucine 0.141mg Potato salad
Leucine 0.202mg Potato salad
Lysine 0.171mg Potato salad
Methionine 0.066mg Potato salad
Phenylalanine 0.135mg Potato salad
Valine 0.172mg Potato salad
Histidine 0.062mg Potato salad
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 1.429g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 2.48g Potato salad
Polyunsaturated fat 3.737g Potato salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Potato salad
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 486mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Potato salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.