Fenugreek vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between fenugreek and Mexican tea
- Fenugreek has more iron, copper, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and zinc; however, Mexican tea is higher in manganese and folate.
- Fenugreek covers your daily need for iron, 396% more than Mexican tea.
- Fenugreek has 12 times more vitamin B1 than Mexican tea. While fenugreek has 0.322mg of vitamin B1, Mexican tea has only 0.028mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, fenugreek seed 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +21.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1683.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +484.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +244.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +152.3% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +1050% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +294.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +277.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6869.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1132.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +684.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +909.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 33.53mg | 1.88mg | 396% |
| Copper | 1.11mg | 0.19mg | 102% |
| Fiber | 24.6g | 3.8g | 83% |
| Manganese | 1.228mg | 3.098mg | 81% |
| Protein | 23g | 0.33g | 45% |
| Folate | 57µg | 215µg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6mg | 0.152mg | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 296mg | 86mg | 30% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.322mg | 0.028mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 58.35g | 7.44g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 191mg | 121mg | 17% |
| Calories | 323kcal | 32kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 2.5mg | 1.1mg | 13% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 0.9µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 275mg | 10% |
| Fats | 6.41g | 0.52g | 9% |
| Saturated fat | 1.46g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.64mg | 0.639mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 770mg | 633mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3.6mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.366mg | 0.348mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 33.75g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.391mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.898mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.241mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.757mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.684mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.338mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.089mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.102mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.668mg | 0% |
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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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.