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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +611.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1864.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +47.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +816.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5063.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -90.7% |
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 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1553.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +11.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +121.8% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2 g
Fats:
0.01 g
Carbs:
17.44 g
Water:
78.01 g
Other:
2.54 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +5100% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +506.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.4% |
~equal in
Other
~2.54g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 73kcal |
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| Protein | 0.33g | 2g |
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| Fats | 0.52g | 0.01g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.64g | 15.84g |
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| Carbs | 7.44g | 17.44g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 17mg |
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| Calcium | 275mg | 14mg |
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| Potassium | 633mg | 429mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 3.4mg |
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| Sugar | 9.6g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.6g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.14mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.12mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 78mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 57IU | 20IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.06mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.2mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.06mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.397mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 215µg | 13µg |
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| Choline | 30mg |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.004g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.001g |
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.