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Mexican tea vs. Eggplant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and Eggplant

  • Eggplant has less Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Mexican tea.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 125% more than Eggplant.
  • Mexican tea has 31 times more Calcium than Eggplant. While Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, Eggplant has only 9mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and Eggplant, 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 +2955.6%
Contains more Iron +717.4%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains more Zinc +587.5%
Contains more Copper +134.6%
Contains more Manganese +1235.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 10% 11% 21% 1% 5% 27% 31% 2%
Contains more Calcium +2955.6%
Contains more Iron +717.4%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +258.3%
Contains more Potassium +176.4%
Contains more Zinc +587.5%
Contains more Copper +134.6%
Contains more Manganese +1235.3%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -95.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Folate +877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.649
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 6% 0% 8% 10% 9% 13% 17% 20% 17% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +840.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81%
Contains more Folate +877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +39.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +57%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.649

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Contains more Protein +197%
Equal in Water - 92.3
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 g
Contains more Fats +188.9%
Contains more Carbs +26.5%
Contains more Other +278.8%
Contains more Protein +197%
Equal in Water - 92.3

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 Eggplant
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Eggplant Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 2.88g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 0.98g Eggplant
Fats 0.52g 0.18g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 5.88g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 25kcal Mexican tea
Fructose 1.54g Eggplant
Sugar 3.53g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 3g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 9mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.23mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 14mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 24mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 229mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 2mg Eggplant
Zinc 1.1mg 0.16mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.081mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.232mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 23IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.3mg Eggplant
Vitamin C 3.6mg 2.2mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.039mg Eggplant
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.037mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.649mg Eggplant
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.281mg Eggplant
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.084mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 22µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 3.5µg Eggplant
Tryptophan 0.009mg Eggplant
Threonine 0.037mg Eggplant
Isoleucine 0.045mg Eggplant
Leucine 0.064mg Eggplant
Lysine 0.047mg Eggplant
Methionine 0.011mg Eggplant
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Eggplant
Valine 0.053mg Eggplant
Histidine 0.023mg Eggplant
Saturated Fat 0.034g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.016g Eggplant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g Eggplant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Eggplant
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
9%
Eggplant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
12%
Eggplant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant 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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.