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Mexican tea vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and Fireweed different?

  • Mexican tea is higher in Folate, and Vitamin B2, however, Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Fireweed is 157% higher.
  • Mexican tea contains 3 times more Vitamin B2 than Fireweed. While Mexican tea contains 0.348mg of Vitamin B2, Fireweed contains only 0.137mg.

Epazote, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +116.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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 129% 90% 112% 47% 44% 5% 73% 107% 875% 5%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +56%
Contains more Iron +27.7%
Contains more Magnesium +28.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.6%
Contains less Sodium -20.9%
Contains more Zinc +141.8%
Contains more Copper +68.4%
Contains more Manganese +116.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Folate +92%
Contains more Vitamin A +6212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +631.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.8%
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 216% 0% 0% 8% 9% 32% 88% 82% 146% 85% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Folate +92%
Contains more Vitamin A +6212.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +631.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +657.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +315.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +1327.3%
Contains more Fats +428.8%
Contains more Carbs +158.3%
Equal in Other - 2.54
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Protein +1327.3%
Contains more Fats +428.8%
Contains more Carbs +158.3%
Equal in Other - 2.54

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Fireweed Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 8.62g Fireweed
Protein 0.33g 4.71g Fireweed
Fats 0.52g 2.75g Fireweed
Carbs 7.44g 19.22g Fireweed
Calories 32kcal 103kcal Fireweed
Fiber 3.8g 10.6g Fireweed
Calcium 275mg 429mg Fireweed
Iron 1.88mg 2.4mg Fireweed
Magnesium 121mg 156mg Fireweed
Phosphorus 86mg 108mg Fireweed
Potassium 633mg 494mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 34mg Fireweed
Zinc 1.1mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Copper 0.19mg 0.32mg Fireweed
Manganese 3.098mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 57IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin C 3.6mg 2.2mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.033mg Fireweed
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.137mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.632mg Fireweed
Folate 215µg 112µg Mexican tea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Fireweed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
55%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fireweed
Fireweed contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Fireweed
Fireweed 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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.