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Mexican tea vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mexican tea and Jerusalem artichoke

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Jerusalem artichoke is richer in Iron, and Vitamin B1.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 132% more than Jerusalem artichoke.
  • Jerusalem artichoke has 20 times less Calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Jerusalem artichoke has 14mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, 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
8
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2
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Magnesium +611.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +816.7%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +5063.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Jerusalem artichoke
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Magnesium +611.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.3%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +816.7%
Contains more Copper +35.7%
Contains more Manganese +5063.3%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +80.9%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 78

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
:
6
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Vitamin A +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.4%
Contains more Folate +1553.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.8%
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%
Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +185%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.4%
Contains more Folate +1553.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +121.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke
Contains more Fats +5100%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Protein +506.1%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
Equal in Other - 2.54
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
Jerusalem artichoke
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Fats +5100%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Protein +506.1%
Contains more Carbs +134.4%
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 Jerusalem artichoke
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 15.84g Jerusalem artichoke
Protein 0.33g 2g Jerusalem artichoke
Fats 0.52g 0.01g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 17.44g Jerusalem artichoke
Calories 32kcal 73kcal Jerusalem artichoke
Sugar 9.6g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 1.6g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 14mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 3.4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Magnesium 121mg 17mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 78mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 429mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 1.1mg 0.12mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.14mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.06mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 20IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 3.6mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.2mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.06mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.3mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.397mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.077mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 13µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.004g Jerusalem artichoke
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g Jerusalem artichoke

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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
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.