Asparagus vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Asparagus and Mexican tea
- Asparagus has more Vitamin B1, however, Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Potassium, Fiber, and Zinc.
- Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 128% more than Asparagus.
- Mexican tea contains 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Asparagus. Asparagus contains 0.143mg of Vitamin B1, while Mexican tea contains 0.028mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Asparagus, 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 more IronIron | +13.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +764.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1045.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +213.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +65.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1860.8% |
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 | +55.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1226.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +410.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +53.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +146.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +313.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.2 g
Fats:
0.12 g
Carbs:
3.88 g
Water:
93.22 g
Other:
0.58 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +566.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +333.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +331% |
~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 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 Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 20kcal | 32kcal |
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| Protein | 2.2g | 0.33g |
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| Fats | 0.12g | 0.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 3.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.78g | 3.64g |
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| Carbs | 3.88g | 7.44g |
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| Magnesium | 14mg | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 24mg | 275mg |
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| Potassium | 202mg | 633mg |
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| Iron | 2.14mg | 1.88mg |
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| Sugar | 1.88g |
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| Fiber | 2.1g | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.189mg | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 52mg | 86mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 756IU | 57IU |
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| Vitamin A | 38µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 1.13mg |
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| Manganese | 0.158mg | 3.098mg |
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| Selenium | 2.3µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.143mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.141mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.978mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.274mg | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.091mg | 0.152mg |
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| Vitamin K | 41.6µg |
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| Folate | 52µg | 215µg |
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| Choline | 16mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.04g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg |
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| Threonine | 0.084mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.075mg |
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| Leucine | 0.128mg |
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| Lysine | 0.104mg |
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| Methionine | 0.031mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.075mg |
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| Valine | 0.115mg |
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| Histidine | 0.049mg |
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| Fructose | 1g |
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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
28%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.88g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.04g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Asparagus is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)