Potato chips vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Potato chips and Mexican tea
- Potato chips has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Selenium, and Copper, however, Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, and Magnesium.
- Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 116% more than Potato chips.
- Mexican tea contains 9 times less Selenium than Potato chips. Potato chips contains 8.1µg of Selenium, while Mexican tea contains 0.9µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Epazote, raw.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+91.9%
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Potassium
+101.4%
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Sodium
-81.4%
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Copper
+61.1%
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Selenium
+800%
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Calcium
+1045.8%
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Iron
+15.3%
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Magnesium
+80.6%
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Manganese
+604.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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Phosphorus
+91.9%
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Potassium
+101.4%
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-81.4%
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Copper
+61.1%
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Selenium
+800%
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Calcium
+1045.8%
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Iron
+15.3%
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Magnesium
+80.6%
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Manganese
+604.1%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
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.
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Vitamin C
+763.9%
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Vitamin B1
+496.4%
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Vitamin B3
+498.9%
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Vitamin B5
+124.6%
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Vitamin B6
+334.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+76.6%
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Folate
+377.8%
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Vitamin C
+763.9%
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Vitamin B1
+496.4%
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Vitamin B3
+498.9%
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Vitamin B5
+124.6%
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Vitamin B6
+334.2%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+76.6%
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Folate
+377.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+2021.2%
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Fats
+6553.8%
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Carbs
+611%
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Other
+44%
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Water
+4595.3%
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7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
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3.6 g
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0.33 g
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0.52 g
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7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
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2.5 g
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+2021.2%
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+6553.8%
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+611%
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+44%
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+4595.3%
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 48.1g | 3.64g |
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| Protein | 7g | 0.33g |
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| Fats | 34.6g | 0.52g |
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| Carbs | 52.9g | 7.44g |
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| Calories | 536kcal | 32kcal |
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| Sugar | 0.22g |
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| Fiber | 4.8g | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 1.63mg | 1.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 67mg | 121mg |
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| Phosphorus | 165mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 1275mg | 633mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 43mg |
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| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.306mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.44mg | 3.098mg |
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| Selenium | 8.1µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 57IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 9.11mg |
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| Vitamin C | 31.1mg | 3.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.167mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.197mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.827mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.402mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.66mg | 0.152mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 215µg |
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| Vitamin K | 22.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.108mg |
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| Threonine | 0.253mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.283mg |
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| Leucine | 0.419mg |
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| Lysine | 0.424mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.31mg |
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| Valine | 0.392mg |
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| Histidine | 153mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 10.96g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 9.84g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 12.17g |
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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
59%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.