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Ginger vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Ginger and Mexican tea

  • The amount of Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium in Mexican tea is higher than in Ginger.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 125% more than Ginger.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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 -69.8%
Contains more Copper +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Manganese +1252.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -69.8%
Contains more Copper +18.9%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +213.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.9%
Contains more Potassium +52.5%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Manganese +1252.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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.
Ginger
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Contains more Vitamin C +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.5%
Contains more Folate +1854.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.152
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
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 C +38.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +923.5%
Contains more Folate +1854.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.152

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +451.5%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +224.7%
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 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 +451.5%
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +138.8%
Contains more Water +13.1%
Contains more Other +224.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ginger 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 3.64g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 0.33g Ginger
Fats 0.75g 0.52g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 7.44g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 32kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g Mexican tea
Fiber 2g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 16mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.6mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 43mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 34mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 415mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 13mg 43mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.226mg 0.19mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.26mg Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 3.6mg Ginger
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 0.639mg Ginger
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.179mg Ginger
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.152mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g Ginger
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g Ginger

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.