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Broccoli vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Broccoli and Mexican tea

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 126% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 25 times less Vitamin C than Broccoli. Broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C, while Mexican tea has 3.6mg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +485.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +100.3%
Contains more IronIron +157.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +287.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +168.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1375.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 3.4% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2377.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +993%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +197.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.639mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 ProteinProtein +754.5%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12%
Contains more OtherOther +187.4%
~equal in Water ~89.21g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broccoli Mexican tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Mexican tea Opinion
Calories 34kcal 32kcal Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 0.33g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.52g Mexican tea
Vitamin C 89.2mg 3.6mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 3.64g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 7.44g Mexican tea
Magnesium 21mg 121mg Mexican tea
Calcium 47mg 275mg Mexican tea
Potassium 316mg 633mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.73mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Sugar 1.7g Mexican tea
Fiber 2.6g 3.8g Mexican tea
Copper 0.049mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.41mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 66mg 86mg Mexican tea
Sodium 33mg 43mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 57IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 31µg 3µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.21mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.028mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.639mg
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.179mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.152mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 63µg 215µg Mexican tea
Choline 18.7mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broccoli Mexican tea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
61%
Broccoli
25%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
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 Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.