Brussels sprouts vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Brussels sprouts and Mexican tea
- Brussels sprouts have more vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B1; however, Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, and potassium.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 120% more.
- Brussels sprouts have 24 times more vitamin C than Mexican tea. Brussels sprouts have 85mg of vitamin C, while Mexican tea has 3.6mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Brussels sprouts, 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 less SodiumSodium | -41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +426.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +554.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +34.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +161.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +819.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2261.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1166.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +396.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +72.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +286.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +252.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
8.95 g
Water:
86 g
Other:
1.37 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +924.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +82.5% |
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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.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 153g | 1020% | |
| Vitamin K | 177µg | 148% | |
| Manganese | 0.337mg | 3.098mg | 120% |
| Vitamin C | 85mg | 3.6mg | 90% |
| Folate | 61µg | 215µg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 121mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 275mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.09mg | 0.348mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.19mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.139mg | 0.028mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 633mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.88mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.42mg | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.88mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 3.38g | 0.33g | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219mg | 0.152mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.309mg | 0.179mg | 3% |
| Choline | 19.1mg | 3% | |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.745mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 32kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 8.95g | 7.44g | 1% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.93g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 5.15g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.2g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.062g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.023g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.152mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.098mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.155mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.076mg | 0% |
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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
73%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.062g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brussels sprouts is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)