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Peppers vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Peppers and Mexican tea

  • Peppers have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6, however, Mexican tea have more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Peppers is 265% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 2 times less Vitamin B6 than Peppers. Peppers have 0.278mg of Vitamin B6, while Mexican tea has 0.152mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, hot chili, green, raw and Epazote, 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 less Sodium -83.7%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.19
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 45% 18% 20% 30% 1% 9% 58% 31% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
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%
Equal in Copper - 0.19

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 +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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.4%
Contains more Folate +834.8%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +286.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +193.4%
Contains more Folate +834.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peppers Mexican tea
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 Peppers Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 7.96g 3.64g Peppers
Protein 2g 0.33g Peppers
Fats 0.2g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 9.46g 7.44g Peppers
Calories 40kcal 32kcal Peppers
Sugar 5.1g Mexican tea
Fiber 1.5g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 18mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.2mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 25mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 46mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 340mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 7mg 43mg Peppers
Zinc 0.3mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.174mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.237mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 1179IU 57IU Peppers
Vitamin A RAE 59µg 3µg Peppers
Vitamin E 0.69mg Peppers
Vitamin C 242.5mg 3.6mg Peppers
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.028mg Peppers
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.95mg 0.639mg Peppers
Vitamin B5 0.061mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.278mg 0.152mg Peppers
Folate 23µg 215µg 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
Peppers Mexican tea
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
90%
Peppers
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Peppers
84%
Mexican tea

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. Peppers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/nutrients
  2. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.