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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 from 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
Broth
2
:
8
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Selenium +3011.1%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1965.3%
Broth
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 57% 39% 40% 72% 28% 3115% 3% 0% 20% 153%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Phosphorus +93%
Contains more Selenium +3011.1%
Contains more Calcium +47.1%
Contains more Iron +82.5%
Contains more Magnesium +116.1%
Contains more Potassium +104.9%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +1122.2%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +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
Broth
7
:
4
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +571.9%
Broth
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 10% 0% 4% 25% 100% 47% 36% 24% 24% 38% 0%
Mexican tea
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 B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin C +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +571.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
Broth
4
:
1
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Protein +4948.5%
Contains more Fats +2569.2%
Contains more Carbs +142.1%
Contains more Other +1867.2%
Contains more Water +3830%
Broth
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
Mexican tea
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 +4948.5%
Contains more Fats +2569.2%
Contains more Carbs +142.1%
Contains more Other +1867.2%
Contains more Water +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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 18.01g 3.64g Broth
Protein 16.66g 0.33g Broth
Fats 13.88g 0.52g Broth
Carbs 18.01g 7.44g Broth
Calories 267kcal 32kcal Broth
Sugar 17.36g Mexican tea
Fiber 0g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 187mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.03mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 56mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 166mg 86mg Broth
Potassium 309mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 23875mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.09mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.15mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 28µg 0.9µg Broth
Vitamin A 2IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Vitamin C 1.1mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.028mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.348mg Broth
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.639mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.179mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 32µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg Broth
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 3.43g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g Broth

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Broth 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
25%
Broth
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
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?
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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. 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.