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Yolk vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yolk and Mexican tea different?

  • Yolk is higher in selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin D, and vitamin A; however, Mexican tea is richer in manganese, magnesium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for cholesterol for yolk is 362% higher.
  • Mexican tea has less cholesterol.

Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Epazote, raw are the varieties used 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.
Yolk
4
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Contains more IronIron +45.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6122.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -10.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5532.7%

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.
Yolk
10
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12600%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1570.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +130.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2562.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +47.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 ProteinProtein +4706.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5003.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.2%
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yolk Mexican tea
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Mexican tea DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Manganese 0.055mg 3.098mg 132%
Selenium 56µg 0.9µg 100%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 0.179mg 56%
Phosphorus 390mg 86mg 43%
Saturated fat 9.551g 43%
Vitamin A 381µg 3µg 42%
Fats 26.54g 0.52g 40%
Protein 15.86g 0.33g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 28%
Magnesium 5mg 121mg 28%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Folate 146µg 215µg 17%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Calories 322kcal 32kcal 15%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.152mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Potassium 109mg 633mg 15%
Calcium 129mg 275mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.348mg 14%
Copper 0.077mg 0.19mg 13%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.028mg 12%
Zinc 2.3mg 1.1mg 11%
Iron 2.73mg 1.88mg 11%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 0.639mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3.6mg 4%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Carbs 3.59g 7.44g 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Sodium 48mg 43mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Mexican tea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
114%
Yolk
25%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Yolk
Yolk is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.