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Russet potato vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Russet potato and Mexican tea

  • Russet potato has 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 potato.
  • Mexican tea has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Russet potato. Russet potato has 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 Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +1258.8%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 41% 22% 31% 49% 2% 10% 36% 30% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +75.7%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +15.1%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +1258.8%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Folate +726.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 28% 17% 12% 26% 23% 82% 20% 0% 5%
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 +130.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +112.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +132.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +470%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Folate +726.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +697%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +85.2%
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 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 +697%
Contains more Carbs +188.2%
Contains more Fats +300%
Contains more Water +19.8%
Contains more Other +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.
Russet potato Mexican tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Russet potato Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 19.14g 3.64g Russet potato
Protein 2.63g 0.33g Russet potato
Fats 0.13g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 21.44g 7.44g Russet potato
Calories 97kcal 32kcal Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato
Sugar 1.08g Mexican tea
Fiber 2.3g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 18mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.07mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 30mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 71mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 550mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 14mg 43mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.35mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.107mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.228mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 10IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.07mg Russet potato
Vitamin C 8.3mg 3.6mg Russet potato
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.028mg Russet potato
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.348mg 0.639mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.179mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.354mg 0.152mg Russet potato
Folate 26µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 2µg Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.044mg Russet potato
Saturated Fat 0.032g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Russet potato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.054g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Russet potato Mexican tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
18%
Russet potato
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Russet potato
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Russet potato
Russet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.032g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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)

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.