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Fennel vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Fennel and Mexican tea

  • Fennel has more Vitamin C, while Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 126% higher.
  • Mexican tea contains 3 times less Vitamin C than Fennel. Fennel contains 12mg of Vitamin C, while Mexican tea contains 3.6mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Fennel, bulb, raw 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 Calcium +461.2%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +611.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +187.9%
Contains more Manganese +1522%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 13% 22% 37% 7% 6% 22% 25% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +461.2%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +611.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +72%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Contains less Sodium -17.3%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +187.9%
Contains more Manganese +1522%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Fennel
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Contains more Vitamin A +1589.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.4%
Contains more Folate +696.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 58% 12% 0% 40% 3% 8% 12% 14% 11% 21% 0% 157%
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 +1589.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +180%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +223.4%
Contains more Folate +696.3%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +275.8%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +138.1%
Equal in Carbs - 7.44
Equal in Water - 89.21
7% 90%
Protein: 1.24 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 90.21 g
Other: 1.05 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 +275.8%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +138.1%
Equal in Carbs - 7.44
Equal in Water - 89.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fennel Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 4.2g 3.64g Fennel
Protein 1.24g 0.33g Fennel
Fats 0.2g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.3g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 31kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 3.93g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.1g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 49mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.73mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 17mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 50mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 414mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 52mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.2mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.066mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.191mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 963IU 57IU Fennel
Vitamin A RAE 48µg 3µg Fennel
Vitamin E 0.58mg Fennel
Vitamin C 12mg 3.6mg Fennel
Vitamin B1 0.01mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.032mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.64mg 0.639mg Fennel
Vitamin B5 0.232mg 0.179mg Fennel
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 27µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 62.8µg Fennel
Saturated Fat 0.09g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.068g Fennel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.169g Fennel

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Fennel Mexican tea
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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
28%
Fennel
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Fennel
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fennel
Fennel is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fennel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169385/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.