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Mexican tea vs. Chinese broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and Chinese broccoli

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, and Potassium, however, Chinese broccoli is higher in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 123% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Mexican tea has 7 times more Magnesium than Chinese broccoli. While Mexican tea has 121mg of Magnesium, Chinese broccoli has only 18mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and Broccoli, chinese, cooked.

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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
8
:
2
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Copper +211.5%
Contains more Manganese +1073.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Chinese broccoli
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Contains more Calcium +175%
Contains more Iron +235.7%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +109.8%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Copper +211.5%
Contains more Manganese +1073.5%
Contains less Sodium -83.7%
Contains more Selenium +44.4%

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
5
:
5
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.1%
Contains more Folate +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2773.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%
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%
Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.1%
Contains more Folate +117.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +2773.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +239.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +216.5%
Contains more Protein +245.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54
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
Chinese broccoli
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +95.3%
Contains more Other +216.5%
Contains more Protein +245.5%
Contains more Fats +38.5%
Equal in Water - 93.54

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 Chinese 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Chinese broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 1.31g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 1.14g Chinese broccoli
Fats 0.52g 0.72g Chinese broccoli
Carbs 7.44g 3.81g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 22kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 0.84g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.5g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 100mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.56mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 18mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 41mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 261mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 7mg Chinese broccoli
Zinc 1.1mg 0.39mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.061mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.264mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 1.3µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A 57IU 1638IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 82µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin C 3.6mg 28.2mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.095mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.146mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.437mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.159mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.07mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 99µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.11g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g Chinese broccoli
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g Chinese broccoli

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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
48%
Chinese broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
18%
Chinese broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
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?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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 is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.