Cumin vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cumin and Mexican tea different?
- Cumin is richer in iron, copper, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and fiber, while Mexican tea is higher in folate.
- Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 806% more than Mexican tea.
- Cumin contains 22 times more vitamin B1 than Mexican tea. Cumin contains 0.628mg of vitamin B1, while Mexican tea contains 0.028mg.
Spices, cumin seed and Epazote, raw types were 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +202.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +238.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +182.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3429.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +356.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +336.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +480.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +477.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.4% |
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 | +113.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2033.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +616.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +186.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2050% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5297% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4182.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +494.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +204.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1006.8% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 66.36mg | 1.88mg | 806% |
| Copper | 0.867mg | 0.19mg | 75% |
| Calcium | 931mg | 275mg | 66% |
| Phosphorus | 499mg | 86mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 366mg | 121mg | 58% |
| Folate | 10µg | 215µg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.028mg | 50% |
| Protein | 17.81g | 0.33g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 14.04g | 35% | |
| Zinc | 4.8mg | 1.1mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1788mg | 633mg | 34% |
| Fats | 22.27g | 0.52g | 33% |
| Fiber | 10.5g | 3.8g | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 0.639mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.152mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 22% | |
| Calories | 375kcal | 32kcal | 17% |
| Carbs | 44.24g | 7.44g | 12% |
| Manganese | 3.333mg | 3.098mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 5.2µg | 0.9µg | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 64µg | 3µg | 7% |
| Saturated fat | 1.535g | 7% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 3.6mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 168mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.348mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 33.74g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)