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Mexican tea vs. Chinese cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mexican tea and Chinese cabbage

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Calcium, Iron, and Potassium, however, Chinese cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 128% more than Chinese cabbage.
  • Chinese cabbage has 9 times less Copper than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 0.19mg of Copper, while Chinese cabbage has 0.021mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), 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
10
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0
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Calcium +161.9%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.4%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Copper +804.8%
Contains more Manganese +1848.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Chinese cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 30% 14% 16% 23% 9% 6% 7% 21% 3%
Contains more Calcium +161.9%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +132.4%
Contains more Potassium +151.2%
Contains less Sodium -33.8%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Copper +804.8%
Contains more Manganese +1848.4%
Contains more Selenium +80%

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
4
:
6
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7738.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%
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%
Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 269% 2% 0% 150% 10% 17% 10% 6% 45% 50% 0% 114%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +397.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +103.4%
Contains more Folate +225.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +7738.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +27.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
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2
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Carbs +241.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Equal in Water - 95.32
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
Chinese cabbage
2% 95%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 2.18 g
Water: 95.32 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Carbs +241.3%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Protein +354.5%
Equal in Water - 95.32

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 Chinese cabbage
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 Mexican tea Chinese cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 1.18g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 1.5g Chinese cabbage
Fats 0.52g 0.2g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 2.18g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 13kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 1.18g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 1g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 105mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.8mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 19mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 37mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 252mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 65mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.021mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.159mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 4468IU Chinese cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 223µg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin E 0.09mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin C 3.6mg 45mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.04mg Chinese cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.07mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.5mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.088mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.194mg Chinese cabbage
Folate 215µg 66µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 45.5µg Chinese cabbage
Tryptophan 0.015mg Chinese cabbage
Threonine 0.049mg Chinese cabbage
Isoleucine 0.085mg Chinese cabbage
Leucine 0.088mg Chinese cabbage
Lysine 0.089mg Chinese cabbage
Methionine 0.009mg Chinese cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.044mg Chinese cabbage
Valine 0.066mg Chinese cabbage
Histidine 0.026mg Chinese cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.027g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.015g Chinese cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.096g Chinese cabbage

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Mexican tea Chinese cabbage
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
56%
Chinese cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
16%
Chinese cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
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 is cheaper?
Chinese cabbage
Chinese cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Chinese cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170390/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.