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Mexican tea vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mexican tea and Ginger

  • The amount of Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium in Mexican tea is higher than in Ginger.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 125% more than Ginger.
  • Ginger has 20 times less Folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Ginger has 11µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Ginger root, 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
8
:
2
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Manganese +1252.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Copper +18.9%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Manganese +1252.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Copper +18.9%

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
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.5%
Contains more Folate +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16
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%
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.5%
Contains more Folate +1854.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Ginger
Ginger
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +224.7%
Contains more Protein +451.5%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
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
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +224.7%
Contains more Protein +451.5%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%

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 Ginger
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 Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 15.77g Ginger
Protein 0.33g 1.82g Ginger
Fats 0.52g 0.75g Ginger
Carbs 7.44g 17.77g Ginger
Calories 32kcal 80kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 16mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.6mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 43mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 34mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 415mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 13mg Ginger
Zinc 1.1mg 0.34mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.226mg Ginger
Manganese 3.098mg 0.229mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 0IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 3.6mg 5mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.025mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.034mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.75mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.203mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.16mg Ginger
Folate 215µg 11µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

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Mexican tea Ginger
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%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.