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Rapini vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Rapini and Mexican tea

  • Rapini has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B1, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 118% more than Rapini.
  • Mexican tea has 44 times less Vitamin A RAE than Rapini. Rapini has 131µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican tea has 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli raab, 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 Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +154.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +352.4%
Contains more Manganese +684.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 81% 16% 32% 18% 5% 22% 14% 52% 6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +154.6%
Contains more Magnesium +450%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.8%
Contains more Potassium +223%
Contains more Zinc +42.9%
Contains more Copper +352.4%
Contains more Manganese +684.3%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
Rapini
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Contains more Vitamin A +4500%
Contains more Vitamin C +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +159%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 158% 33% 0% 68% 41% 30% 23% 20% 40% 63% 0% 560%
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 +4500%
Contains more Vitamin C +461.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +478.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169.8%
Contains more Folate +159%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +860.6%
Contains more Carbs +161.1%
Contains more Other +166%
Equal in Fats - 0.52
Equal in Water - 89.21
3% 3% 93%
Protein: 3.17 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 2.85 g
Water: 92.55 g
Other: 0.94 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 +860.6%
Contains more Carbs +161.1%
Contains more Other +166%
Equal in Fats - 0.52
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.
Rapini 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 Rapini Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.15g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 3.17g 0.33g Rapini
Fats 0.49g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 2.85g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 22kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Fructose 0.17g Rapini
Sugar 0.38g Mexican tea
Fiber 2.7g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 108mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 2.14mg 1.88mg Rapini
Magnesium 22mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 73mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 196mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 33mg 43mg Rapini
Zinc 0.77mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.042mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.395mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 1µg 0.9µg Rapini
Vitamin A 2622IU 57IU Rapini
Vitamin A RAE 131µg 3µg Rapini
Vitamin E 1.62mg Rapini
Vitamin C 20.2mg 3.6mg Rapini
Vitamin B1 0.162mg 0.028mg Rapini
Vitamin B2 0.129mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 1.221mg 0.639mg Rapini
Vitamin B5 0.322mg 0.179mg Rapini
Vitamin B6 0.171mg 0.152mg Rapini
Folate 83µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 224µg Rapini
Tryptophan 0.043mg Rapini
Threonine 0.106mg Rapini
Isoleucine 0.104mg Rapini
Leucine 0.17mg Rapini
Lysine 0.198mg Rapini
Methionine 0.048mg Rapini
Phenylalanine 0.128mg Rapini
Valine 0.153mg Rapini
Histidine 0.066mg Rapini
Saturated Fat 0.05g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.026g Rapini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.13g Rapini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Rapini 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
86%
Rapini
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Rapini
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rapini
Rapini contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rapini
Rapini is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rapini
Rapini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.05g)
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 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. Rapini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170381/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.