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Mexican tea vs. Truffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mexican tea and Truffle

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, and Magnesium, however, Truffle has more Fiber, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Truffle's daily need coverage for Fiber is 265% more.
  • Mexican tea has 6 times more Folate than Truffle. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Truffle has 38µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Epazote, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried.

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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 Calcium +73%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.8%
Contains more Iron +212.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +114%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.183
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 221% 60% 79% 67% 5% 37% 61% 255% 237%
Contains more Calcium +73%
Contains more Magnesium +45.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.8%
Contains more Iron +212.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +114%
Contains more Potassium +19.1%
Contains less Sodium -18.6%
Contains more Zinc +20%
Contains more Selenium +4722.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.183

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.7%
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%
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% 4% 195% 118% 29% 26% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Folate +465.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +142.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +880.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +502.8%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Contains more Protein +2703%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +881.3%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more Water +502.8%
Contains more Other +13.1%
Contains more Protein +2703%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +881.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Truffle Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 2.91g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 9.25g Truffle
Fats 0.52g 0.73g Truffle
Carbs 7.44g 73.01g Truffle
Calories 32kcal 284kcal Truffle
Fiber 3.8g 70.1g Truffle
Calcium 275mg 159mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 5.88mg Truffle
Magnesium 121mg 83mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 184mg Truffle
Potassium 633mg 754mg Truffle
Sodium 43mg 35mg Truffle
Zinc 1.1mg 1.32mg Truffle
Copper 0.19mg 0.183mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 1.951mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 43.4µg Truffle
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.015mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.844mg Truffle
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 6.267mg Truffle
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.481mg Truffle
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.112mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 38µg Mexican tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Truffle
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
33%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Truffle
Truffle contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.