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Grape leaves vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Grape leaves and Mexican tea different?

  • Grape leaves are richer in Vitamin A RAE, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Iron, and Calcium, while Mexican tea is higher in Folate, Potassium, and Manganese.
  • Grape leaves covers your daily need of Vitamin A RAE 153% more than Mexican tea.
  • Grape leaves contain 4 times more Vitamin B3 than Mexican tea. Grape leaves contain 2.362mg of Vitamin B3, while Mexican tea contains 0.639mg.

Grape leaves, raw 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 Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.4%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86
Equal in Manganese - 3.098
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 109% 99% 68% 39% 24% 2% 19% 139% 373% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Calcium +32%
Contains more Iron +39.9%
Contains less Sodium -79.1%
Contains more Copper +118.4%
Contains more Magnesium +27.4%
Contains more Potassium +132.7%
Contains more Zinc +64.2%
Equal in Phosphorus - 86
Equal in Manganese - 3.098
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +48182.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +159%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.348
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1652% 40% 0% 37% 10% 82% 45% 14% 93% 63% 0% 272%
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 +48182.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +208.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +269.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +163.2%
Contains more Folate +159%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.348

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1597%
Contains more Fats +307.7%
Contains more Carbs +132.7%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +51.5%
6% 2% 17% 73%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 2.12 g
Carbs: 17.31 g
Water: 73.32 g
Other: 1.65 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 +1597%
Contains more Fats +307.7%
Contains more Carbs +132.7%
Contains more Water +21.7%
Contains more Other +51.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Grape leaves Mexican tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Grape leaves Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 6.31g 3.64g Grape leaves
Protein 5.6g 0.33g Grape leaves
Fats 2.12g 0.52g Grape leaves
Carbs 17.31g 7.44g Grape leaves
Calories 93kcal 32kcal Grape leaves
Sugar 6.3g Mexican tea
Fiber 11g 3.8g Grape leaves
Calcium 363mg 275mg Grape leaves
Iron 2.63mg 1.88mg Grape leaves
Magnesium 95mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 91mg 86mg Grape leaves
Potassium 272mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 9mg 43mg Grape leaves
Zinc 0.67mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.415mg 0.19mg Grape leaves
Manganese 2.855mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 27521IU 57IU Grape leaves
Vitamin A RAE 1376µg 3µg Grape leaves
Vitamin E 2mg Grape leaves
Vitamin C 11.1mg 3.6mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.028mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B2 0.354mg 0.348mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B3 2.362mg 0.639mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B5 0.231mg 0.179mg Grape leaves
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.152mg Grape leaves
Folate 83µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 108.6µg Grape leaves
Saturated Fat 0.336g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.081g Grape leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 1.065g Grape leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Grape leaves Mexican tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
192%
Grape leaves
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
87%
Grape leaves
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Grape leaves
Grape leaves is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Grape leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168575/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.