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Mexican tea vs. Minestrone — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Minestrone

  • Minestrone contains less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Fiber than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 128% higher.
  • Minestrone has 40 times less Magnesium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 121mg of Magnesium, while Minestrone has 3mg.
  • Mexican tea is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Soup, minestrone, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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
10
:
0
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Iron +394.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.9%
Contains more Potassium +386.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +1938.2%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Minestrone
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 15% 3% 10% 12% 34% 9% 17% 20% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1864.3%
Contains more Iron +394.7%
Contains more Magnesium +3933.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.9%
Contains more Potassium +386.9%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Zinc +254.8%
Contains more Copper +272.5%
Contains more Manganese +1938.2%

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
8
:
1
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Vitamin C +620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.7%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1601.8%
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%
Minestrone
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 59% 0% 0% 2% 6% 5% 8% 9% 10% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +63.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.7%
Contains more Folate +1333.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +1601.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
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3
Minestrone
Minestrone
Contains more Carbs +59.7%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +436.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 91.33
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
Minestrone
2% 5% 91%
Protein: 1.77 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 4.66 g
Water: 91.33 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Carbs +59.7%
Contains more Other +108.3%
Contains more Protein +436.4%
Contains more Fats +100%
Equal in Water - 91.33

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Minestrone Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 4.26g Minestrone
Protein 0.33g 1.77g Minestrone
Fats 0.52g 1.04g Minestrone
Carbs 7.44g 4.66g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 34kcal Minestrone
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 14mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.38mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 3mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 23mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 130mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 254mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.31mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.051mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 970IU Minestrone
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 49µg Minestrone
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.5mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.022mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.018mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.391mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.14mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.041mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 15µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.013mg Minestrone
Threonine 0.043mg Minestrone
Isoleucine 0.054mg Minestrone
Leucine 0.098mg Minestrone
Lysine 0.076mg Minestrone
Methionine 0.018mg Minestrone
Phenylalanine 0.064mg Minestrone
Valine 0.074mg Minestrone
Histidine 0.03mg Minestrone
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.23g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.29g Minestrone
Polyunsaturated fat 0.46g Minestrone

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Minestrone
Low Fats diet ok
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
9%
Minestrone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
12%
Minestrone

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Minestrone
Minestrone is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 211mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.23g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Minestrone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172913/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.