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Chives vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chives and Mexican tea

  • Chives have more Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 118% more than Chives.
  • Mexican tea has 73 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chives. Chives have 218µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican tea has 3µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Chives, 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 Sodium -93%
Contains more Calcium +198.9%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +730.6%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Calcium +198.9%
Contains more Iron +17.5%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +48.3%
Contains more Potassium +113.9%
Contains more Zinc +96.4%
Contains more Copper +21%
Contains more Manganese +730.6%
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.
Chives
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Contains more Vitamin A +7536.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +104.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
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 +7536.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +1513.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +178.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +202.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +10.1%
Contains more Folate +104.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +890.9%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +71%
Contains more Other +150%
Equal in Water - 89.21
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 +890.9%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +71%
Contains more Other +150%
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.
Chives Mexican tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 1.85g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 3.27g 0.33g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.52g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 30kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 1.85g Mexican tea
Fiber 2.5g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 92mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.6mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 42mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 58mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 296mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 3mg 43mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.157mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.373mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4353IU 57IU Chives
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 3µg Chives
Vitamin E 0.21mg Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 3.6mg Chives
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.028mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 0.639mg Chives
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.179mg Chives
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 105µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 212.7µg Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives
Saturated Fat 0.146g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g Chives
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chives 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
98%
Chives
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.85g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.146g)
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 contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chives
Chives is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.