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Mexican tea vs. Peppers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Peppers

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron, however, Peppers has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 265% higher.
  • Peppers have 15 times less Calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Peppers have 18mg.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, 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 +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Phosphorus +87%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +1207.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.174
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 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1427.8%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Magnesium +384%
Contains more Phosphorus +87%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +266.7%
Contains more Manganese +1207.2%
Contains more Selenium +80%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.174

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 B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.4%
Contains more Folate +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1968.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%
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 71% 14% 0% 809% 23% 21% 18% 4% 65% 18% 0% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.4%
Contains more Folate +834.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1968.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6636.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +82.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Protein +506.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Equal in Water - 87.74
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Protein +506.1%
Contains more Carbs +27.2%
Equal in Water - 87.74

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 Peppers
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 Peppers Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 7.96g Peppers
Protein 0.33g 2g Peppers
Fats 0.52g 0.2g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 9.46g Peppers
Calories 32kcal 40kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 1.5g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 18mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.2mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 25mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 46mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 340mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 7mg Peppers
Zinc 1.1mg 0.3mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.174mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.237mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 1179IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 59µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 3.6mg 242.5mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.09mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.09mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.95mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.061mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.278mg Peppers
Folate 215µg 23µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 14.3µg Peppers
Tryptophan 0.026mg Peppers
Threonine 0.074mg Peppers
Isoleucine 0.065mg Peppers
Leucine 0.105mg Peppers
Lysine 0.089mg Peppers
Methionine 0.024mg Peppers
Phenylalanine 0.062mg Peppers
Valine 0.084mg Peppers
Histidine 0.041mg Peppers
Saturated Fat 0.021g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Peppers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.109g Peppers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Peppers
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
90%
Peppers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
22%
Peppers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppers
Peppers contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peppers
Peppers is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peppers
Peppers is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
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 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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.