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Mexican tea vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Black pepper

  • Mexican tea has more Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Black pepper is 420% higher.
  • Black pepper has 13 times less Folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Black pepper has 17µg.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Spices, pepper, black.

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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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
0
:
10
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +416.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +311.7%
Contains more Selenium +444.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.19
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Calcium +61.1%
Contains more Iron +416.5%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +83.7%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains less Sodium -53.5%
Contains more Copper +600%
Contains more Manganese +311.7%
Contains more Selenium +444.4%
Equal in Zinc - 1.19

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
7
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Folate +1164.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +859.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%
Mexican tea
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%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Folate +1164.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +859.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +78.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +681.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +91.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
1
:
4
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Water +616%
Contains more Protein +3048.5%
Contains more Fats +526.9%
Contains more Carbs +759.5%
Contains more Other +297.6%
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Water +616%
Contains more Protein +3048.5%
Contains more Fats +526.9%
Contains more Carbs +759.5%
Contains more Other +297.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 38.65g Black pepper
Protein 0.33g 10.39g Black pepper
Fats 0.52g 3.26g Black pepper
Carbs 7.44g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 32kcal 251kcal Black pepper
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 275mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 1.88mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 121mg 171mg Black pepper
Phosphorus 86mg 158mg Black pepper
Potassium 633mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 43mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 1.1mg 1.19mg Black pepper
Copper 0.19mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 3.098mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 0.9µg 4.9µg Black pepper
Vitamin A 57IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.108mg Black pepper
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.18mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.143mg Black pepper
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 215µg 17µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.058mg Black pepper
Threonine 0.244mg Black pepper
Isoleucine 0.366mg Black pepper
Leucine 1.014mg Black pepper
Lysine 0.244mg Black pepper
Methionine 0.096mg Black pepper
Phenylalanine 0.446mg Black pepper
Valine 0.547mg Black pepper
Histidine 0.159mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 1.392g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.998g Black pepper
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

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Mexican tea Black pepper
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
27%
Mexican tea
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.392g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black pepper
Black pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black pepper
Black pepper 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.