Wafer vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between wafer and Mexican tea
- Wafer has more copper, iron, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3, while Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 104% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 13 times less sodium than wafer. Wafer contains 580mg of sodium, while Mexican tea contains 43mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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 | +113.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +143.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +533.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +787.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +201.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +345.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +625% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +347.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +198% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +357.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.6 g
Fats:
14.2 g
Carbs:
72.7 g
Water:
4.5 g
Other:
2 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1900% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2630.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +877.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1882.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
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 | 0.696mg | 3.098mg | 104% |
| Folate | 47µg | 215µg | 42% |
| Copper | 0.463mg | 0.19mg | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.153g | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.01mg | 1.88mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 275mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 43mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 72.7g | 7.44g | 22% |
| Fats | 14.2g | 0.52g | 21% |
| Calories | 433kcal | 32kcal | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.241g | 19% | |
| Magnesium | 53mg | 121mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.203mg | 0.028mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.858mg | 0.639mg | 14% |
| Protein | 6.6g | 0.33g | 13% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 633mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.865g | 12% | |
| Selenium | 5.7µg | 0.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.051mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 132mg | 86mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.266mg | 0.348mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.72mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.381mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Caffeine | 10mg | 3% | |
| Choline | 14.3mg | 3% | |
| Fiber | 3.4g | 3.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 69.3g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 37.43g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.22mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.447mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.281mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.105mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.002g | N/A |
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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
21%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.241g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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