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Chrysanthemum vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chrysanthemum and Mexican tea

  • Chrysanthemum has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Iron, while Mexican tea has more Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Copper.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 94% higher.
  • Mexican tea contains 39 times less Vitamin A RAE than Chrysanthemum. Chrysanthemum contains 116µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican tea contains 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
1
:
9
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Iron +21.8%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.5%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Iron +21.8%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.5%

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.
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
5
:
4
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Vitamin A +3970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +21.5%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
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 A +3970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +21.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
3
:
2
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
Contains more Protein +918.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.52
Equal in Water - 89.21
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 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 +918.2%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Equal in Fats - 0.52
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.
Chrysanthemum Mexican tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chrysanthemum Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 0.02g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 3.36g 0.33g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.56g 0.52g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 3.02g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 24kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 117mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 2.29mg 1.88mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 32mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 54mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 567mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 118mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 0.71mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.137mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.943mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 2320IU 57IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 116µg 3µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 1.4mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.13mg 0.028mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.144mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.531mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.221mg 0.179mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.176mg 0.152mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 177µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum

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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
107%
Chrysanthemum
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Chrysanthemum
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.