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Mexican tea vs. Tonic water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and Tonic water different?

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus than Tonic water.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 135% higher.

Epazote, raw and Beverages, carbonated, tonic water are the varieties used 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
9
:
1
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Calcium +27400%
Contains more Iron +18700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +3066.7%
Contains more Manganese +309700%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Tonic water
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 1% 0%
Contains more Calcium +27400%
Contains more Iron +18700%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +3066.7%
Contains more Manganese +309700%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%

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
8
:
2
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Tonic water
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Tonic water
Tonic water
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +2400%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Equal in Water - 91.1
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
Tonic water
9% 91%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.8 g
Water: 91.1 g
Other: 0.1 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +2400%
Contains more Carbs +18.3%
Equal in Water - 91.1

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 Tonic water
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Tonic water Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 8.8g Tonic water
Protein 0.33g 0g Mexican tea
Fats 0.52g 0g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 8.8g Tonic water
Calories 32kcal 34kcal Tonic water
Sugar 8.8g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 1mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.01mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 0mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 0mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 0mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 12mg Tonic water
Zinc 1.1mg 0.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.006mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.001mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 0µg Mexican tea

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Mexican tea Tonic water
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
0%
Tonic water
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
1%
Tonic water

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tonic water
Tonic water contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tonic water
Tonic water is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.8g)
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 - 15)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Tonic water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171869/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.