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Kanpyo vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Kanpyo and Mexican tea

  • Kanpyo has more Vitamin B5, Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B6, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber, while Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 85% higher.
  • Mexican tea contains 14 times less Vitamin B5 than Kanpyo. Kanpyo contains 2.553mg of Vitamin B5, while Mexican tea contains 0.179mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Kanpyo, (dried gourd strips) 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 Iron +172.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Zinc +432.7%
Contains more Copper +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Manganese +172.5%
Equal in Calcium - 275
Equal in Magnesium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 85% 192% 90% 81% 140% 2% 160% 145% 149% 15%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Iron +172.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.9%
Contains less Sodium -65.1%
Contains more Zinc +432.7%
Contains more Copper +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +188.9%
Contains more Manganese +172.5%
Equal in Calcium - 275
Equal in Magnesium - 121

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.
Kanpyo
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Contains more Vitamin B3 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690.9%
Contains more Folate +252.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 0% 11% 55% 154% 123% 46% 0% 0%
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 B3 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1326.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +250%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +690.9%
Contains more Folate +252.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2500%
Contains more Carbs +774.1%
Contains more Other +134.4%
Contains more Water +346.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.52
9% 65% 20% 6%
Protein: 8.58 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 65.03 g
Water: 19.97 g
Other: 5.86 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 +2500%
Contains more Carbs +774.1%
Contains more Other +134.4%
Contains more Water +346.7%
Equal in Fats - 0.52

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Kanpyo Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 55.23g 3.64g Kanpyo
Protein 8.58g 0.33g Kanpyo
Fats 0.56g 0.52g Kanpyo
Carbs 65.03g 7.44g Kanpyo
Calories 258kcal 32kcal Kanpyo
Fiber 9.8g 3.8g Kanpyo
Calcium 280mg 275mg Kanpyo
Iron 5.12mg 1.88mg Kanpyo
Magnesium 125mg 121mg Kanpyo
Phosphorus 188mg 86mg Kanpyo
Potassium 1582mg 633mg Kanpyo
Sodium 15mg 43mg Kanpyo
Zinc 5.86mg 1.1mg Kanpyo
Copper 0.433mg 0.19mg Kanpyo
Manganese 1.137mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 2.6µg 0.9µg Kanpyo
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 0.2mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.044mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 2.9mg 0.639mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B5 2.553mg 0.179mg Kanpyo
Vitamin B6 0.532mg 0.152mg Kanpyo
Folate 61µg 215µg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.045g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.103g Kanpyo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.244g Kanpyo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Kanpyo 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
32%
Kanpyo
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
105%
Kanpyo
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kanpyo
Kanpyo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 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. Kanpyo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169241/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.