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Mexican tea vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and Fenugreek

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, and Folate, however, Fenugreek is higher in Iron, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily need of Iron 396% more than Mexican tea.
  • Mexican tea has 4 times more Folate than Fenugreek. While Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, Fenugreek has only 57µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and Spices, fenugreek seed.

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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 Calcium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Manganese +152.3%
Contains more Iron +1683.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +484.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Contains more Calcium +56.3%
Contains less Sodium -35.8%
Contains more Manganese +152.3%
Contains more Iron +1683.5%
Contains more Magnesium +57.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +244.2%
Contains more Potassium +21.6%
Contains more Zinc +127.3%
Contains more Copper +484.2%
Contains more Selenium +600%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Folate +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 60
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.366
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%
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% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +20%
Contains more Folate +277.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1050%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +156.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +294.7%
Equal in Vitamin A - 60
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.366

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +909.2%
Contains more Protein +6869.7%
Contains more Fats +1132.7%
Contains more Carbs +684.3%
Contains more Other +36%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more Water +909.2%
Contains more Protein +6869.7%
Contains more Fats +1132.7%
Contains more Carbs +684.3%
Contains more Other +36%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Fenugreek Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 33.75g Fenugreek
Protein 0.33g 23g Fenugreek
Fats 0.52g 6.41g Fenugreek
Carbs 7.44g 58.35g Fenugreek
Calories 32kcal 323kcal Fenugreek
Fiber 3.8g 24.6g Fenugreek
Calcium 275mg 176mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 33.53mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 121mg 191mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 86mg 296mg Fenugreek
Potassium 633mg 770mg Fenugreek
Sodium 43mg 67mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 2.5mg Fenugreek
Copper 0.19mg 1.11mg Fenugreek
Manganese 3.098mg 1.228mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 6.3µg Fenugreek
Vitamin A 57IU 60IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin C 3.6mg 3mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.322mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.366mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.64mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.6mg Fenugreek
Folate 215µg 57µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.391mg Fenugreek
Threonine 0.898mg Fenugreek
Isoleucine 1.241mg Fenugreek
Leucine 1.757mg Fenugreek
Lysine 1.684mg Fenugreek
Methionine 0.338mg Fenugreek
Phenylalanine 1.089mg Fenugreek
Valine 1.102mg Fenugreek
Histidine 0.668mg Fenugreek
Saturated Fat 1.46g Mexican tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Fenugreek
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
27%
Mexican tea
33%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is relatively richer in minerals
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 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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.