Mexican tea vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mexican tea and chicory
- Chicory has less manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, potassium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Mexican tea covers your daily manganese needs 130% more than chicory.
- Chicory contains 14 times less calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 275mg of calcium, while chicory contains 19mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Epazote, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1110% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1347.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +200% |
| Contains more IronIron | +683.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +272.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +587.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +230.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2998% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +28.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1188.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +299.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +23.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +261.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +481.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +121.4% |
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:
0.9 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
4 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.48 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +86% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +420.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +172.7% |
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Water
~94.52g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.1mg | 130% |
| Folate | 215µg | 37µg | 45% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 19mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 10mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.027mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.24mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.051mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 211mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 26mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.042mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.1g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.062mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.145mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 17kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 4g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 2.8mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.1g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.024g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.044g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.005mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.015mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
6%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.024g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)