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Mexican tea vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Broccoli

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, and Potassium, however, Broccoli has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 126% higher.
  • Broccoli has 6 times less Calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Broccoli has 47mg.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Broccoli, 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 Calcium +485.1%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +287.8%
Contains more Manganese +1375.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains more Calcium +485.1%
Contains more Iron +157.5%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.3%
Contains more Potassium +100.3%
Contains more Zinc +168.3%
Contains more Copper +287.8%
Contains more Manganese +1375.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.3%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%

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 B2 +197.4%
Contains more Folate +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +993%
Contains more Vitamin C +2377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +197.4%
Contains more Folate +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +993%
Contains more Vitamin C +2377.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +153.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +220.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +187.4%
Contains more Protein +754.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Fats +40.5%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +187.4%
Contains more Protein +754.5%
Equal in Water - 89.3

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 Broccoli
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 4.04g Broccoli
Protein 0.33g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.52g 0.37g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 6.64g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 34kcal Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.6g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 47mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.73mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 66mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 316mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 33mg Broccoli
Zinc 1.1mg 0.41mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.049mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.21mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 57IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 3.6mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.071mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.117mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.639mg
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 215µg 63µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Broccoli
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
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.