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Rutabagas vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Rutabagas and Mexican tea different?

  • Rutabagas are higher in Vitamin C, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 129% higher.
  • Rutabagas contain 7 times more Vitamin C than Mexican tea. While Rutabagas contain 25mg of Vitamin C, Mexican tea contains only 3.6mg.

Rutabagas, raw and Epazote, raw are the varieties 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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
1
:
9
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Contains more Zinc +358.3%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +2264.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Contains more Zinc +358.3%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +2264.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
5
:
5
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin C +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +923.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +923.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
3
:
2
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Protein +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +252.1%
Equal in Water - 89.21
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
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
Contains more Protein +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +252.1%
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.
Rutabagas Mexican tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rutabagas Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 6.32g 3.64g Rutabagas
Protein 1.08g 0.33g Rutabagas
Fats 0.16g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 8.62g 7.44g Rutabagas
Calories 37kcal 32kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Mexican tea
Fiber 2.3g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 43mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.44mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 20mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 53mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 305mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 12mg 43mg Rutabagas
Zinc 0.24mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.032mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.131mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 2IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 25mg 3.6mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 0.028mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.7mg 0.639mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 21µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas

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Rutabagas 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
15%
Rutabagas
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Rutabagas
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.