Squid vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between squid and Mexican tea
- Squid has more vitamin B12, selenium, iron, vitamin B2, copper, and phosphorus; however, Mexican tea is higher in manganese and folate.
- Squid covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 225% more than Mexican tea.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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 IronIron | +476.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +425.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +214.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +574.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9855.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +101.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1382.3% |
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 | +136.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +396.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +242.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +402.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +795.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
32.48 g
Fats:
1.4 g
Carbs:
1.64 g
Water:
61.12 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +9742.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +169.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +353.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +46% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0µg | 225% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 0.9µg | 161% |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 3.098mg | 126% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 1.88mg | 112% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 0.348mg | 106% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.19mg | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 0mg | 75% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 86mg | 71% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 0.33g | 64% |
| Folate | 24µg | 215µg | 48% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 43mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 3µg | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 1.1mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 121mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 0g | 3.8g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 0.179mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 275mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 0.639mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 0.152mg | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 32kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 3.6mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 7.44g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Potassium | 637mg | 633mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
104%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Squid is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Squid is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 701mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.236g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()