Mexican tea vs. Spread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Mexican tea and spread?
- Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, potassium, and fiber, yet spread is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 134% more.
- Mexican tea has 108 times more folate than spread. While Mexican tea has 215µg of folate, spread has only 2µg.
- The amount of sodium in Mexican tea is lower.
We used Epazote, raw and Sandwich spread, pork, beef types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2191.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +475.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +138% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +45.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11815.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +977.8% |
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 | +159.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10650% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +514.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +170.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +140.2% |
| 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:
7.66 g
Fats:
17.34 g
Carbs:
11.94 g
Water:
60.28 g
Other:
2.78 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +48% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +2221.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3234.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +60.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +11.2% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.026mg | 134% |
| Folate | 215µg | 2µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.12µg | 47% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 1013mg | 42% |
| Saturated fat | 5.977g | 27% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 8mg | 27% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 17.34g | 26% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 12mg | 26% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.584g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.565g | 17% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 9.7µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.134mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 110mg | 15% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 7.66g | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.2g | 14% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.79mg | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 38mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.172mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 1.74mg | 12% | |
| Choline | 62.3mg | 11% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 235kcal | 10% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.73mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 59mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.6µg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 22IU | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.12mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 11.94g | 2% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.02mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.6µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 11.74g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.334mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.6mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.663mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.356mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.279mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 970mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals