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

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Napa cabbage

  • Napa cabbage contains less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 126% higher.
  • Napa cabbage has 15 times less Magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 121mg of Magnesium, while Napa cabbage has 8mg.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Cabbage, napa, cooked.

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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 +848.3%
Contains more Iron +154.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +627.6%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1426.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
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 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +848.3%
Contains more Iron +154.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +627.6%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1426.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%

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 C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.4%
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 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +233.6%
Contains more Other +1370.6%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Equal in Water - 96.33
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
Contains more Fats +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +233.6%
Contains more Other +1370.6%
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Equal in Water - 96.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Napa cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 2.23g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 1.1g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.52g 0.17g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 2.23g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 12kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 29mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.74mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 8mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 19mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 87mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 11mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 1.1mg 0.14mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.096mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.203mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 263IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 13µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 3.6mg 3.2mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.005mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.025mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.466mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.035mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.037mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 43µg Mexican tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Napa 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
7%
Napa cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
12%
Napa cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/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.