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Mexican tea vs. Chrysanthemum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mexican tea and Chrysanthemum

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Folate, and Copper, while Chrysanthemum has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 94% higher.
  • Chrysanthemum contains 4 times less Magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 121mg of Magnesium, while Chrysanthemum contains 32mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Chrysanthemum, garland, 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
9
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1
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.5%
Contains more Iron +21.8%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Chrysanthemum
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 86% 23% 24% 51% 16% 20% 46% 123% 0%
Contains more Calcium +135%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.6%
Contains less Sodium -63.6%
Contains more Zinc +54.9%
Contains more Copper +38.7%
Contains more Manganese +228.5%
Contains more Iron +21.8%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
4
:
5
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%
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%
Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 140% 0% 0% 5% 33% 34% 10% 14% 41% 133% 0% 875%
Contains more Vitamin C +157.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +141.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Folate +21.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3970.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +364.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
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3
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Protein +918.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.56
Equal in Water - 91.4
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
Chrysanthemum
3% 3% 91%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 3.02 g
Water: 91.4 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +50.6%
Contains more Protein +918.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.56
Equal in Water - 91.4

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Chrysanthemum Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 0.02g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 3.36g Chrysanthemum
Fats 0.52g 0.56g Chrysanthemum
Carbs 7.44g 3.02g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 24kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 3g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 117mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 2.29mg Chrysanthemum
Magnesium 121mg 32mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 54mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 567mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 118mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.71mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.137mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.943mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 2320IU Chrysanthemum
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 116µg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin C 3.6mg 1.4mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.13mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.144mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.531mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.221mg Chrysanthemum
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.176mg Chrysanthemum
Folate 215µg 177µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 350µg Chrysanthemum

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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
107%
Chrysanthemum
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
42%
Chrysanthemum

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 75mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Chrysanthemum - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169995/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.