Heart of palm vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Heart of palm and Mexican tea?
- Heart of palm is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Mexican tea is richer in Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, and Fiber.
- Heart of palm's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 51% higher.
- Heart of palm has 3 times more Zinc than Mexican tea. Heart of palm has 3.73mg of Zinc, while Mexican tea has 1.1mg.
We used Hearts of palm, raw and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
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Phosphorus
+62.8%
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Potassium
+185.3%
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Sodium
-67.4%
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Zinc
+239.1%
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Copper
+238.9%
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Calcium
+1427.8%
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Iron
+11.2%
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Magnesium
+1110%
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Selenium
+28.6%
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Phosphorus
+62.8%
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Potassium
+185.3%
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Sodium
-67.4%
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Zinc
+239.1%
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Copper
+238.9%
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Calcium
+1427.8%
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Iron
+11.2%
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Magnesium
+1110%
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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.
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Vitamin A
+19.3%
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Vitamin C
+122.2%
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Vitamin B1
+78.6%
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Vitamin B3
+40.8%
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Vitamin B6
+432.9%
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Vitamin B2
+93.3%
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Folate
+795.8%
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Vitamin A
+19.3%
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Vitamin C
+122.2%
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Vitamin B1
+78.6%
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Vitamin B3
+40.8%
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Vitamin B6
+432.9%
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Vitamin B2
+93.3%
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Folate
+795.8%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+718.2%
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Carbs
+244.2%
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Fats
+160%
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Water
+28.4%
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Other
+25.6%
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
25.61 g
Water:
69.5 g
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1.99 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
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Protein
+718.2%
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Carbs
+244.2%
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+160%
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+28.4%
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+25.6%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 24.11g | 3.64g |
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| Protein | 2.7g | 0.33g |
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| Fats | 0.2g | 0.52g |
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| Carbs | 25.61g | 7.44g |
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| Calories | 115kcal | 32kcal |
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| Sugar | 17.16g |
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| Fiber | 1.5g | 3.8g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 275mg |
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| Iron | 1.69mg | 1.88mg |
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| Magnesium | 10mg | 121mg |
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| Phosphorus | 140mg | 86mg |
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| Potassium | 1806mg | 633mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 43mg |
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| Zinc | 3.73mg | 1.1mg |
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| Copper | 0.644mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 3.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 68IU | 57IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 3µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8mg | 3.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.028mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.348mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.9mg | 0.639mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.81mg | 0.152mg |
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| Folate | 24µg | 215µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.046g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.089g |
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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
26%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
62%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.16g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.046g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Heart of palm contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Heart of palm 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 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.