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

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How are Mexican tea and Savoy cabbage different?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc, while Savoy cabbage is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 127% more than Savoy cabbage.
  • Mexican tea contains 12 times more Vitamin B2 than Savoy cabbage. Mexican tea contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B2, while Savoy cabbage contains 0.03mg.

Epazote, raw and Cabbage, savoy, raw types were used in this article.

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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
:
1
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Magnesium +332.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Zinc +307.4%
Contains more Copper +206.5%
Contains more Manganese +1621.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Savoy cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 21% 4% 8% 21% 24% 5%
Contains more Calcium +685.7%
Contains more Iron +370%
Contains more Magnesium +332.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.8%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Zinc +307.4%
Contains more Copper +206.5%
Contains more Manganese +1621.1%
Contains less Sodium -34.9%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
3
:
7
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1654.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +761.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.187
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%
Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 4% 0% 104% 18% 7% 6% 12% 44% 60% 0% 172%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1060%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +113%
Contains more Folate +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +1654.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +761.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.187

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Protein +506.1%
Equal in Water - 91
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
Savoy cabbage
2% 6% 91%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.1 g
Water: 91 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Carbs +22%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Contains more Protein +506.1%
Equal in Water - 91

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 Savoy cabbage
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 Savoy cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 3g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 2g Savoy cabbage
Fats 0.52g 0.1g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 6.1g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 27kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 2.27g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 3.1g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 35mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.4mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 28mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 42mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 230mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 28mg Savoy cabbage
Zinc 1.1mg 0.27mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.062mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.18mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 57IU 1000IU Savoy cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 50µg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin E 0.17mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin C 3.6mg 31mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.07mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.03mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.3mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.187mg Savoy cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.19mg Savoy cabbage
Folate 215µg 80µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 68.8µg Savoy cabbage
Tryptophan 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Threonine 0.069mg Savoy cabbage
Isoleucine 0.101mg Savoy cabbage
Leucine 0.103mg Savoy cabbage
Lysine 0.094mg Savoy cabbage
Methionine 0.02mg Savoy cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Savoy cabbage
Valine 0.085mg Savoy cabbage
Histidine 0.041mg Savoy cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.013g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.007g Savoy cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.049g Savoy cabbage

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Mexican tea Savoy 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
40%
Savoy cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
14%
Savoy cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.013g)
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 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. Savoy cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/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.