Russet potato vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between russet potatoes and Mexican tea
- Russet potatoes have more vitamin B6; however, Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, copper, zinc, and fiber.
- Mexican tea covers your daily manganese needs 125% more than russet potatoes.
- Mexican tea has 2 times less vitamin B6 than russet potatoes. Russet potatoes have 0.354mg of vitamin B6, while Mexican tea has 0.152mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked 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 less SodiumSodium | -67.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +303.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1427.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +75.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +77.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1258.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +80% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +130.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +139.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +625% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +726.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
Other:
1.35 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +697% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +188.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 3.098mg | 125% |
| Folate | 26µg | 215µg | 47% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 275mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.348mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 121mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.152mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1.07mg | 1.88mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Starch | 17.45g | 7% | |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 1.1mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.63g | 0.33g | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.44g | 7.44g | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 3.6mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.639mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15mg | 3% | |
| Calories | 97kcal | 32kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.028mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 633mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 71mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.13g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.14g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.08g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.032g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.32g | 0% |
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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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)