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Mexican tea vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and cumin different?

  • Mexican tea is richer in folate, while cumin is higher in iron, copper, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, zinc, and fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily need for iron, 806% more than Mexican tea.
  • Mexican tea contains 22 times more folate than cumin. Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, while cumin contains 10µg.

Epazote, raw and Spices, cumin seed types were used in this article.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +202.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +182.5%
Contains more IronIron +3429.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +336.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +480.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +477.8%
~equal in Manganese ~3.333mg

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% 1% 0% 0% 7% 80% 12% 11% 35% 0% 0% 161% 0%
Cumin
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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 26% 21% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2050%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +113.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +616.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +186.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.327mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more WaterWater +1006.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +5297%
Contains more FatsFats +4182.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +494.6%
Contains more OtherOther +204.8%

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 Cumin
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Cumin DV% diff.
Iron 1.88mg 66.36mg 806%
Copper 0.19mg 0.867mg 75%
Calcium 275mg 931mg 66%
Phosphorus 86mg 499mg 59%
Magnesium 121mg 366mg 58%
Folate 215µg 10µg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.628mg 50%
Protein 0.33g 17.81g 35%
Monounsaturated fat 14.04g 35%
Zinc 1.1mg 4.8mg 34%
Potassium 633mg 1788mg 34%
Fats 0.52g 22.27g 33%
Fiber 3.8g 10.5g 27%
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 4.579mg 25%
Vitamin E 3.33mg 22%
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.435mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 22%
Calories 32kcal 375kcal 17%
Carbs 7.44g 44.24g 12%
Manganese 3.098mg 3.333mg 10%
Selenium 0.9µg 5.2µg 8%
Vitamin A 3µg 64µg 7%
Saturated fat 1.535g 7%
Vitamin K 5.4µg 5%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 7.7mg 5%
Sodium 43mg 168mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 4%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.327mg 2%
Net carbs 3.64g 33.74g N/A
Sugar 2.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Cumin
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
44%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 125mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.