Jerusalem artichoke vs Mexican tea - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Jerusalem artichoke and Mexican tea
- Jerusalem artichoke has more Iron, and Vitamin B1, however Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 132% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
- Mexican tea has 7 times less Vitamin B1 than Jerusalem artichoke. Jerusalem artichoke has 0.2mg of Vitamin B1, while Mexican tea has 0.028mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Jerusalem-artichokes, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+80.9%
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Sodium
-90.7%
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Calcium
+1864.3%
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Magnesium
+611.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.3%
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Potassium
+47.6%
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Zinc
+816.7%
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Copper
+35.7%
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Iron
+80.9%
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Sodium
-90.7%
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Calcium
+1864.3%
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Magnesium
+611.8%
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Phosphorus
+10.3%
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Potassium
+47.6%
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Zinc
+816.7%
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Copper
+35.7%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin C
+11.1%
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Vitamin B1
+614.3%
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Vitamin B3
+103.4%
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Vitamin B5
+121.8%
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Vitamin A
+185%
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Vitamin B2
+480%
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Vitamin B6
+97.4%
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Folate
+1553.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.6
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Vitamin C
+11.1%
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Vitamin B1
+614.3%
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Vitamin B3
+103.4%
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Vitamin B5
+121.8%
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Vitamin A
+185%
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Vitamin B2
+480%
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Vitamin B6
+97.4%
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Folate
+1553.8%
Equal in Vitamin C - 3.6
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+506.1%
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Carbs
+134.4%
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Fats
+5100%
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Water
+14.4%
Equal in Other - 2.5
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
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2.54 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
+506.1%
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Carbs
+134.4%
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Fats
+5100%
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Water
+14.4%
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of 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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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 15.84g | 3.64g |
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Protein | 2g | 0.33g |
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Fats | 0.01g | 0.52g |
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Carbs | 17.44g | 7.44g |
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Calories | 73kcal | 32kcal |
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Sugar | 9.6g |
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Fiber | 1.6g | 3.8g |
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Calcium | 14mg | 275mg |
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Iron | 3.4mg | 1.88mg |
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Magnesium | 17mg | 121mg |
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Phosphorus | 78mg | 86mg |
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Potassium | 429mg | 633mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 43mg |
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Zinc | 0.12mg | 1.1mg |
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Copper | 0.14mg | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin A | 20IU | 57IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 3µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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Vitamin C | 4mg | 3.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.2mg | 0.028mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.06mg | 0.348mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.639mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.179mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.152mg |
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Folate | 13µg | 215µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%

27%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%

54%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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.