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Mexican tea vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mexican tea and Tomato sauce

  • Tomato sauce contains less Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper than Mexican tea.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 130% higher.
  • Tomato sauce contains 24 times less Folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 215µg of Folate, while Tomato sauce contains 9µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +2641.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Tomato sauce
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Iron +95.8%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +113.1%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +65.2%
Contains more Manganese +2641.6%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%

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
4
:
6
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%
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%
Tomato sauce
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.1%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +663.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +94.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +72.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Equal in Water - 91.28
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
Tomato sauce
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +40.1%
Contains more Other +30.9%
Contains more Protein +263.6%
Equal in Water - 91.28

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 Tomato sauce
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 3.81g Tomato sauce
Protein 0.33g 1.2g Tomato sauce
Fats 0.52g 0.3g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 5.31g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 24kcal Mexican tea
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 3.56g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 14mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.96mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 15mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 27mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 297mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 1.1mg 0.22mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.115mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.113mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 3.6mg 7mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.024mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.065mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.098mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.009mg Tomato sauce
Threonine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Leucine 0.034mg Tomato sauce
Lysine 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Methionine 0.008mg Tomato sauce
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.025mg Tomato sauce
Histidine 0.02mg Tomato sauce
Saturated Fat 0.041g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.044g Tomato sauce
Polyunsaturated fat 0.121g Tomato sauce

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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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.