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Mexican tea vs. Sweet and sour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Sweet and sour

  • Sweet and sour contains less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, and Copper than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 102% higher.
  • Sweet and sour has 38 times less Fiber than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 3.8g of Fiber, while Sweet and sour has 0.1g.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Sauce, sweet and sour, ready-to-serve.

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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
10
:
0
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Iron +795.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1128.6%
Contains more Potassium +539.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +140.5%
Contains more Manganese +307.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Sweet and sour
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 8% 6% 3% 9% 49% 3% 27% 100% 3%
Contains more Calcium +2650%
Contains more Iron +795.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1128.6%
Contains more Potassium +539.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +140.5%
Contains more Manganese +307.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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
6
:
4
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1731.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.8%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%
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%
Sweet and sour
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 29% 12% 5% 4% 6% 13% 6% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1731.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +186.8%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
4
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1
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +413.7%
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
Sweet and sour
38% 60%
Protein: 0.27 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 60.27 g
Other: 1.22 g
Contains more Protein +22.2%
Contains more Fats +2500%
Contains more Water +48%
Contains more Other +104.9%
Contains more Carbs +413.7%

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 Sweet and sour
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Sweet and sour Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 38.12g Sweet and sour
Protein 0.33g 0.27g Mexican tea
Fats 0.52g 0.02g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 38.22g Sweet and sour
Calories 32kcal 150kcal Sweet and sour
Sugar 18.75g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 0.1g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 10mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.21mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 8mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 7mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 99mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 371mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.09mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.079mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.761mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 10IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.01mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin C 3.6mg 8.7mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.048mg Sweet and sour
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.019mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.187mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.093mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.053mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 8µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.2µg Sweet and sour

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Sweet and sour
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
6%
Sweet and sour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
21%
Sweet and sour

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Sweet and sour
Sweet and sour is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 328mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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)
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. Sweet and sour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174066/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.