Mexican tea vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
A recap on differences between Mexican tea and chestnut
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and zinc; however, chestnut is higher in copper, vitamin C, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6.
- Mexican tea covers your daily manganese needs 98% more than chestnut.
- Chestnut contains 6 times less calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 275mg of calcium, while chestnut contains 46mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Epazote, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
Infographic
Infographic link
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +497.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +340% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +15.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +234.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +465.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +641.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +76.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +53.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2 g
Fats:
1.38 g
Carbs:
27.76 g
Water:
68.15 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +506.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +165.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
 |
 |
||
| Lower in Saturated fat |
|
||
| Lower in Glycemic Index |
|
||
| Lower in price |
|
||
| Rich in minerals |
|
||
| Lower in Sodium |
|
||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient | |
|
DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.854mg | 98% |
| Folate | 215µg | 38µg | 44% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.472mg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 26.7mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 46mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.104mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 54mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.148mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.25mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 27.76g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.233mg | 6% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 131kcal | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 4% | |
| Protein | 0.33g | 2g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.316mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 99mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.73mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 633mg | 715mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 1.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.731mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 27.76g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
|
|
|
| Low Calories diet |
|
|
| Low Fats diet |
|
|
| Low Carbs diet |
|
|
| Low Glycemic Index diet |
|
People also compare
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%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
50%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.