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Mexican tea vs. Yolk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and yolk different?

  • Mexican tea is higher in manganese, magnesium, and folate; however, yolk is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin A.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
  • Mexican tea contains 56 times more manganese than yolk. While Mexican tea contains 3.098mg of manganese, yolk contains only 0.055mg.

Epazote, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5532.7%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6122.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2562.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.2%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4706.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5003.8%

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 Yolk
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Manganese 3.098mg 0.055mg 132%
Selenium 0.9µg 56µg 100%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 2.99mg 56%
Phosphorus 86mg 390mg 43%
Saturated fat 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 3µg 381µg 42%
Fats 0.52g 26.54g 40%
Protein 0.33g 15.86g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 28%
Magnesium 121mg 5mg 28%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Folate 215µg 146µg 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Calories 32kcal 322kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.35mg 15%
Fiber 3.8g 0g 15%
Potassium 633mg 109mg 15%
Calcium 275mg 129mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.528mg 14%
Copper 0.19mg 0.077mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.176mg 12%
Zinc 1.1mg 2.3mg 11%
Iron 1.88mg 2.73mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.024mg 4%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 7.44g 3.59g 1%
Net carbs 3.64g 3.59g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Sodium 43mg 48mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Yolk
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Mexican tea
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.