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Potato pancake vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Potato pancake and Mexican tea?

  • Potato pancake is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Selenium, yet Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 123% higher.

We used Potato pancakes and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +759.4%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +1091.5%
Equal in Potassium - 633
Equal in Copper - 0.19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 63% 26% 55% 55% 100% 20% 60% 34% 49%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.8%
Contains more Selenium +888.9%
Contains more Calcium +759.4%
Contains more Iron +12.6%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +57.1%
Contains more Manganese +1091.5%
Equal in Potassium - 633
Equal in Copper - 0.19

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 +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +424.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 5% 9% 93% 40% 40% 32% 46% 104% 31% 37% 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%
Contains more Vitamin A +98.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +464.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +161.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +101.2%
Contains more Folate +424.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1742.4%
Contains more Fats +2738.5%
Contains more Carbs +273.8%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Water +86.7%
6% 15% 28% 48% 4%
Protein: 6.08 g
Fats: 14.76 g
Carbs: 27.81 g
Water: 47.77 g
Other: 3.58 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +1742.4%
Contains more Fats +2738.5%
Contains more Carbs +273.8%
Contains more Other +43.2%
Contains more Water +86.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato pancake Mexican tea
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato pancake Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 24.51g 3.64g Potato pancake
Protein 6.08g 0.33g Potato pancake
Fats 14.76g 0.52g Potato pancake
Carbs 27.81g 7.44g Potato pancake
Calories 268kcal 32kcal Potato pancake
Starch 20.88g Potato pancake
Fructose 0.56g Potato pancake
Sugar 1.79g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.3g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 32mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.67mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 36mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 128mg 86mg Potato pancake
Potassium 622mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 764mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.7mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.18mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.26mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 8.9µg 0.9µg Potato pancake
Vitamin A 113IU 57IU Potato pancake
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 3µg Potato pancake
Vitamin E 0.23mg Potato pancake
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Potato pancake
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin C 27.6mg 3.6mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 0.028mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.672mg 0.639mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B5 0.757mg 0.179mg Potato pancake
Vitamin B6 0.448mg 0.152mg Potato pancake
Folate 41µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0µg Potato pancake
Vitamin K 2.7µg Potato pancake
Tryptophan 0.087mg Potato pancake
Threonine 0.24mg Potato pancake
Isoleucine 0.28mg Potato pancake
Leucine 0.442mg Potato pancake
Lysine 0.389mg Potato pancake
Methionine 0.137mg Potato pancake
Phenylalanine 0.3mg Potato pancake
Valine 0.369mg Potato pancake
Histidine 0.141mg Potato pancake
Cholesterol 95mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 2.496g Mexican tea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g Potato pancake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Potato pancake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.73g Potato pancake
Polyunsaturated fat 7.516g Potato pancake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato pancake Mexican tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
37%
Potato pancake
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Potato pancake
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato pancake
Potato pancake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 721mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.496g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Potato pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170092/nutrients
  2. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.