Mexican tea vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Mexican tea and pound cake
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, copper, potassium, and fiber; however, pound cake has more vitamin B12.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for Mexican tea is 130% higher.
- Pound cake has 15 times less magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 121mg of magnesium, while pound cake has 8mg.
- Mexican tea is lower in sodium.
Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +485.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +324.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +352.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +155.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2716.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +455.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +322.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +517.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +152.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +170.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
5 g
Fats:
13.96 g
Carbs:
53.64 g
Water:
25.87 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +244.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1415.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2584.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +621% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.11mg | 130% |
| Folate | 215µg | 42µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.419g | 23% | |
| Calcium | 275mg | 47mg | 23% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 66mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 4.811g | 22% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 13.96g | 21% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 353kcal | 16% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.042mg | 16% |
| Threonine | 153mg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 53.64g | 15% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.36µg | 15% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 377mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 149mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.6g | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.173mg | 12% |
| Choline | 65.6mg | 12% | |
| Protein | 0.33g | 5g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.036mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 140mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.02g | 8% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.249mg | 8% |
| Starch | 17.36g | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 70µg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.485mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.615mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.43mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.48mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.65mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 34IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 53.04g | N/A |
| Sugar | 33.36g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.192g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.204mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.397mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.198mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.33g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.007g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.372g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.004g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.895g | N/A |
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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
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26%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
26%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 334mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.811g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals