Celtuce vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Celtuce and Mexican tea different?
- Celtuce is higher in Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Potassium.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 105% higher.
- Celtuce contains 58 times more Vitamin A than Mexican tea. While Celtuce contains 175µg of Vitamin A, Mexican tea contains only 3µg.
Celtuce, raw and Epazote, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | -74.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +332.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +605.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +91.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +375% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +307.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +350.3% |
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 | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +6040.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +96.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +397.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +367.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.85 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
3.65 g
Water:
94.5 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +157.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +257.1% |
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 18kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 0.85g | 0.33g |
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| Fats | 0.3g | 0.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 19.5mg | 3.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.95g | 3.64g |
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| Carbs | 3.65g | 7.44g |
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| Magnesium | 28mg | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 39mg | 275mg |
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| Potassium | 330mg | 633mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 1.88mg |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 0.27mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 39mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 11mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3500IU | 57IU |
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| Vitamin A | 175µg | 3µg |
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| Manganese | 0.688mg | 3.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.55mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.152mg |
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| Folate | 46µg | 215µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.006mg |
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| Threonine | 0.039mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.055mg |
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| Leucine | 0.052mg |
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| Lysine | 0.055mg |
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| Methionine | 0.01mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg |
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| Valine | 0.046mg |
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| Histidine | 0.015mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
29%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Celtuce contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Celtuce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.