Mexican tea vs. Marrow-stem Kale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mexican tea and marrow-stem Kale
- Mexican tea has more manganese, magnesium, folate, iron, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, and phosphorus; however, marrow-stem Kale is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Mexican tea covers your daily manganese needs 106% more than marrow-stem Kale.
- Marrow-stem Kale contains 4 times less magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 121mg of magnesium, while marrow-stem Kale contains 27mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Epazote, raw and Collards, 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 | +348.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +313% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +423.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +244% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +370.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +167.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +880.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8266.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.2% |
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:
3.02 g
Fats:
0.61 g
Carbs:
5.42 g
Water:
89.62 g
Other:
1.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +37.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +88% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +815.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.3% |
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Water
~89.62g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 437.1µg | 364% | |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.658mg | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 35.3mg | 35% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 251µg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 27mg | 22% |
| Folate | 215µg | 129µg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.47mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.13mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.046mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 2.26mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 633mg | 213mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 25mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.21mg | 8% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 3.02g | 5% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 232mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.267mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.054mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 4g | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 5.42g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.742mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.201g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.165mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.61g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 1.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.46g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.055g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.1mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.151mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.117mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.033mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.087mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.12mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.047mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories 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
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120%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
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?
Marrow-stem Kale contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Marrow-stem Kale is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Marrow-stem Kale is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)