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Mexican tea vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mexican tea and Russet potato

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Fiber, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 125% more than Russet potato.
  • Russet potato has 15 times less Calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Russet potato has 18mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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
Russet potato
Russet potato
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +1258.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Russet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +1258.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%

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
Russet potato
Russet potato
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Folate +726.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.9%
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%
Russet 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% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Folate +726.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Russet potato
Russet potato
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Protein +697%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
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
Russet potato
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +85.2%
Contains more Protein +697%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%

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 Russet 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 Russet potato Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 19.14g Russet potato
Protein 0.33g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.52g 0.13g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 21.44g Russet potato
Calories 32kcal 97kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.3g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 18mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.07mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 30mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 71mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 550mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 14mg Russet potato
Zinc 1.1mg 0.35mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.107mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.228mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 10IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 3.6mg 8.3mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.067mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.048mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Folate 215µg 26µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

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Mexican tea Russet potato
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
18%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.