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Mexican tea vs. Broth — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Broth

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Broth has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Sodium from Broth is 1036% higher.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 83% 56% 71% 63% 30% 37% 5.6% 404% 4.9%
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +47.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +104.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +1122.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1965.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3011.1%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 12% 3.4% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0.12% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +227.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more FolateFolate +571.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +3830%
Contains more ProteinProtein +4948.5%
Contains more FatsFats +2569.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +142.1%
Contains more OtherOther +1867.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Broth Opinion
Calories 32kcal 267kcal Broth
Protein 0.33g 16.66g Broth
Fats 0.52g 13.88g Broth
Vitamin C 3.6mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Net carbs 3.64g 18.01g Broth
Carbs 7.44g 18.01g Broth
Cholesterol 0mg 13mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 56mg Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 187mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 309mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.03mg Mexican tea
Sugar 17.36g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 0g Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.09mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 166mg Broth
Sodium 43mg 23875mg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 2IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.46mg Broth
Manganese 3.098mg 0.15mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 28µg Broth
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.1mg Broth
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.43mg Broth
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 2.46mg Broth
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.6mg Broth
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.1mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg Broth
Folate 215µg 32µg Mexican tea
Choline 114.6mg Broth
Saturated Fat 3.43g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 5.36g Broth
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g Broth

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Broth
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Mexican tea
28%
Broth
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
352%
Broth

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 23832mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.43g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.