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

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Mexican tea

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B1, however, Mexican tea have more Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Calcium from Mexican tea is 26% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 0.1mg of Vitamin B1, while Mexican tea has 0.028mg.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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.
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +168.6%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +168.6%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -12.2%
Contains more Zinc +197.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86

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 C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%
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% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +718.2%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Carbs +242.7%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +92.3%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 +718.2%
Contains more Fats +323.1%
Contains more Carbs +242.7%
Contains more Water +30.6%
Contains more Other +92.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 3.64g Potato wedges
Protein 2.7g 0.33g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.52g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 7.44g Potato wedges
Calories 123kcal 32kcal Potato wedges
Sugar 0.3g Mexican tea
Fiber 2g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 15mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.7mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 19mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 87mg 86mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 49mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.37mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 11.2mg 3.6mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.639mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.152mg Potato wedges
Folate 215µg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.55g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges 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
15%
Potato wedges
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.55g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.

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