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Beetroot vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Beetroot and Mexican tea

  • Beetroot contains less Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Beets, 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 more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +115%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +841.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 30% 17% 18% 29% 11% 10% 25% 43% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +115%
Contains more Potassium +94.8%
Contains less Sodium -44.9%
Contains more Zinc +214.3%
Contains more Copper +153.3%
Contains more Manganese +841.6%
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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.9%
Contains more Folate +97.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 1% 0% 17% 8% 10% 7% 10% 16% 82% 0% 1%
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 +36.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126.9%
Contains more Folate +97.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +387.9%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Fats +205.9%
Contains more Other +131.5%
Equal in Water - 89.21
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 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 +387.9%
Contains more Carbs +28.5%
Contains more Fats +205.9%
Contains more Other +131.5%
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.
Beetroot Mexican tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beetroot Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 6.76g 3.64g Beetroot
Protein 1.61g 0.33g Beetroot
Fats 0.17g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 9.56g 7.44g Beetroot
Calories 43kcal 32kcal Beetroot
Sugar 6.76g Mexican tea
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 16mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.8mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 23mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 40mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 325mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 78mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.35mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.075mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.329mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 33IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.04mg Beetroot
Vitamin C 4.9mg 3.6mg Beetroot
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.028mg Beetroot
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.334mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.155mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 109µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.2µg Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg Beetroot
Threonine 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.021mg Beetroot
Saturated Fat 0.027g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.032g Beetroot
Polyunsaturated fat 0.06g Beetroot

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Beetroot 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
12%
Beetroot
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Beetroot
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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 - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.