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Broth vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broth and Mexican tea

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, copper, magnesium, and fiber.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for broth is 1036% higher.
  • Mexican tea is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3011.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1965.3%

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.
Broth
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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 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
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% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more FolateFolate +571.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 +4948.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2569.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1867.2%
Contains more WaterWater +3830%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broth Mexican tea
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Mexican tea DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 43mg 1036%
Manganese 0.15mg 3.098mg 128%
Selenium 28µg 0.9µg 49%
Folate 32µg 215µg 46%
Protein 16.66g 0.33g 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 30%
Fats 13.88g 0.52g 21%
Copper 0mg 0.19mg 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Saturated fat 3.43g 16%
Magnesium 56mg 121mg 15%
Fiber 0g 3.8g 15%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 13%
Calories 267kcal 32kcal 12%
Phosphorus 166mg 86mg 11%
Iron 1.03mg 1.88mg 11%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.639mg 11%
Potassium 309mg 633mg 10%
Zinc 0.09mg 1.1mg 9%
Calcium 187mg 275mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.179mg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.348mg 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.152mg 4%
Carbs 18.01g 7.44g 4%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3.6mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Net carbs 18.01g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth 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
28%
Broth
25%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 23832mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.