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Spread vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Spread and Mexican tea?

  • Spread is higher in Vitamin B12, and Selenium, yet Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 134% more.
  • The amount of Sodium in Mexican tea is lower.

We used Sandwich spread, pork, beef and Epazote, raw types in this article.

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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.
Spread
Spread
1
:
9
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +475.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +11815.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.1
Spread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 30% 6% 26% 10% 133% 28% 44% 4% 53%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Selenium +977.8%
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Iron +138%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.8%
Contains more Potassium +475.5%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +11815.4%
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.
Spread
Spread
8
:
4
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin A +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +10650%
Spread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 35% 18% 0% 43% 31% 33% 26% 28% 2% 140% 4%
Mexican tea
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 +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +26.7%
Contains more Folate +10650%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spread
Spread
4
:
1
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Protein +2221.2%
Contains more Fats +3234.6%
Contains more Carbs +60.5%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Contains more Water +48%
Spread
8% 17% 12% 60% 3%
Protein: 7.66 g
Fats: 17.34 g
Carbs: 11.94 g
Water: 60.28 g
Other: 2.78 g
Mexican tea
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 +2221.2%
Contains more Fats +3234.6%
Contains more Carbs +60.5%
Contains more Other +11.2%
Contains more Water +48%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Spread 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
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spread Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 11.74g 3.64g Spread
Protein 7.66g 0.33g Spread
Fats 17.34g 0.52g Spread
Carbs 11.94g 7.44g Spread
Calories 235kcal 32kcal Spread
Fiber 0.2g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 12mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.79mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 8mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 59mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 110mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 1013mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.02mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.13mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.026mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 9.7µg 0.9µg Spread
Vitamin A 87IU 57IU Spread
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 3µg Spread
Vitamin E 1.74mg Spread
Vitamin D 22IU 0IU Spread
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.172mg 0.028mg Spread
Vitamin B2 0.134mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.73mg 0.639mg Spread
Vitamin B5 0.43mg 0.179mg Spread
Vitamin B6 0.12mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 2µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 1.12µg 0µg Spread
Vitamin K 1.6µg Spread
Tryptophan 0.082mg Spread
Threonine 0.334mg Spread
Isoleucine 0.334mg Spread
Leucine 0.6mg Spread
Lysine 0.663mg Spread
Methionine 0.196mg Spread
Phenylalanine 0.301mg Spread
Valine 0.356mg Spread
Histidine 0.279mg Spread
Cholesterol 38mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 5.977g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 7.584g Spread
Polyunsaturated fat 2.565g Spread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spread Mexican tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
30%
Spread
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Spread
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Spread
Spread is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spread
Spread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 970mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.977g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals

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. Spread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174583/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.