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Mexican tea vs. Rapini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mexican tea and Rapini

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, and Potassium, however, Rapini is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 118% more than Rapini.
  • Rapini has 6 times less Magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 121mg of Magnesium, while Rapini has 22mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Broccoli raab, 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
7
:
3
Rapini
Rapini
Contains more Calcium +154.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +352.4%
Contains more Manganese +684.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Rapini
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Contains more Calcium +154.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +352.4%
Contains more Manganese +684.3%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
8
Rapini
Rapini
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +159%
Contains more Vitamin A +4500%
Contains more Vitamin C +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
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%
Rapini
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +159%
Contains more Vitamin A +4500%
Contains more Vitamin C +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Rapini
Rapini
Contains more Carbs +161.1%
Contains more Other +166%
Contains more Protein +860.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.49
Equal in Water - 92.55
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
Rapini
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 g
Contains more Carbs +161.1%
Contains more Other +166%
Contains more Protein +860.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.49
Equal in Water - 92.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Rapini Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 0.15g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 3.17g Rapini
Fats 0.52g 0.49g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 2.85g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 22kcal Mexican tea
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.7g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 108mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 2.14mg Rapini
Magnesium 121mg 22mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 73mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 196mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 33mg Rapini
Zinc 1.1mg 0.77mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.042mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.395mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 1µg Rapini
Vitamin A 57IU 2622IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 131µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 3.6mg 20.2mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.162mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.129mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.221mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.322mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.171mg Rapini
Folate 215µg 83µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Rapini

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Mexican tea Rapini
Low Fats diet ok
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
27%
Mexican tea
86%
Rapini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
27%
Rapini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rapini
Rapini is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.