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Mexican tea vs. Taco — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and Taco?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Calcium, and Copper, yet Taco is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Phosphorus.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 124% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 11 times more Folate than Taco. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Taco has 19µg.
  • Mexican tea contains less Sodium.

We used Epazote, raw and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell types in this comparison.

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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
7
:
3
Taco
Taco
Contains more Calcium +209%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Potassium +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +1144.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains more Selenium +922.2%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Taco
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 45% 23% 77% 19% 52% 48% 26% 33% 51%
Contains more Calcium +209%
Contains more Iron +58%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Potassium +202.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.2%
Contains more Copper +146.8%
Contains more Manganese +1144.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +107%
Contains more Zinc +59.1%
Contains more Selenium +922.2%

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
5
:
7
Taco
Taco
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +1031.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Taco
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 12% 3% 2% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 15% 117% 39%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +68.9%
Contains more Folate +1031.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +129.8%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +158.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Taco
Taco
Contains more Water +56.5%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +2584.8%
Contains more Fats +2342.3%
Contains more Carbs +166.8%
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
Taco
9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more Water +56.5%
Contains more Other +59.2%
Contains more Protein +2584.8%
Contains more Fats +2342.3%
Contains more Carbs +166.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Taco Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 15.95g Taco
Protein 0.33g 8.86g Taco
Fats 0.52g 12.7g Taco
Carbs 7.44g 19.85g Taco
Calories 32kcal 226kcal Taco
Starch 14.78g Taco
Fructose 0.3g Taco
Sugar 0.9g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 3.9g Taco
Calcium 275mg 89mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.19mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 32mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 178mg Taco
Potassium 633mg 209mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 397mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 1.75mg Taco
Copper 0.19mg 0.077mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.249mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 9.2µg Taco
Vitamin A 57IU 131IU Taco
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 20µg Taco
Vitamin E 0.6mg Taco
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Taco
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Taco
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.4mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.05mg Taco
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.06mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.65mg Taco
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.09mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 19µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.93µg Taco
Vitamin K 15.3µg Taco
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg Mexican tea
Trans Fat 0g 0.467g Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 4.384g Mexican tea
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g Taco
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Taco
Monounsaturated Fat 4.411g Taco
Polyunsaturated fat 3.042g Taco
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Taco
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g Taco
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Taco
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g Taco
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Taco
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Taco

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Mexican tea Taco
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
23%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 354mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.384g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/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.