Mexican tea vs. Garlic — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mexican tea and garlic different?
- Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, garlic is richer in vitamin B6, vitamin C, selenium, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for garlic is 83% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 72 times more folate than garlic. While Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, garlic contains only 3µg.
Epazote, raw and Garlic, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +384% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +51.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +57.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +57.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1477.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +7066.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +712.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
6.36 g
Fats:
0.5 g
Carbs:
33.06 g
Water:
58.58 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +66.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1827.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +344.4% |
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Fats
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 1.235mg | 83% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 1.672mg | 62% |
| Folate | 215µg | 3µg | 53% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 31.2mg | 31% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 14.2µg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 25mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.11mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.2mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.299mg | 12% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 6.36g | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 153mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 33.06g | 9% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 181mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.596mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 401mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.1g | 7% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 149kcal | 6% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.249g | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 43mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 30.96g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.089g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.308mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.183mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.291mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.113mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Garlic contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Garlic is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garlic is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.