Amaranth vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between amaranth and Mexican tea?
- Amaranth is richer in phosphorus and selenium, yet Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, vitamin B2, calcium, potassium, magnesium, and fiber.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 98% higher.
- Amaranth has 6 times more selenium than Mexican tea. Amaranth has 5.5µg of selenium, while Mexican tea has 0.9µg.
We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.
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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 IronIron | +11.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +72.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +511.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +86.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +485.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +368.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +86.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1481.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +171.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +877.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.8 g
Fats:
1.58 g
Carbs:
18.69 g
Water:
75.16 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1051.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +203.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +18.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.854mg | 3.098mg | 98% |
| Folate | 22µg | 215µg | 48% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.022mg | 0.348mg | 25% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 275mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 633mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 65mg | 121mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 148mg | 86mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 5.5µg | 0.9µg | 8% |
| Protein | 3.8g | 0.33g | 7% |
| Starch | 16.23g | 7% | |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.8g | 7% |
| Copper | 0.149mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 18.69g | 7.44g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Calories | 102kcal | 32kcal | 4% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 1.88mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.235mg | 0.639mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.86mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.58g | 0.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.015mg | 0.028mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.59g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 97)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)