Mexican tea vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mexican tea and tamale
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, potassium, and copper, while tamale has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 127% higher.
- Tamale contains 14 times less folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, while tamale contains 15µg.
- The amount of sodium in Mexican tea is lower.
The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +450% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +848.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +383.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +54.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +201.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1680.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +566.7% |
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 | +111.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +335% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +148.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +14.5% |
| 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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +81.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1803% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1076.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +143.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.174mg | 127% |
| Folate | 215µg | 15µg | 50% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 29mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 22mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.08mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 427mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 131mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.063mg | 14% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 6.28g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.396g | 11% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 6.12g | 9% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 6µg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.22mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.739g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.59mg | 6% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 153kcal | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.688g | 5% | |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 18.12g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.48mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.205mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.143mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.271mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.568mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.15mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.275mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.318mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.196mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.396g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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