Mexican tea vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mexican tea and mussels different?
- Mexican tea is higher in folate, calcium, and magnesium; however, mussels is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mussels is 1000% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 8 times more calcium than mussels. While Mexican tea contains 275mg of calcium, mussels contains only 33mg.
Epazote, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 | +227% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +27.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +257.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +142.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +231.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +119.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +9855.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +277.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +971.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +369.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +430.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +45.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +7112.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +761.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.2% |
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Carbs
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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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 89.6µg | 161% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 6.8mg | 161% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 6.72mg | 61% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 23.8g | 47% |
| Folate | 215µg | 76µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 285mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 33mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.3mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 37mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 3mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.95mg | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.67mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 268mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 13.6mg | 11% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.212g | 8% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 172kcal | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.42mg | 6% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 4.48g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.85g | 4% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.014g | 3% | |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 7.39g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.267mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 1.025mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.036mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.676mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.779mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.537mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.853mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.04mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.457mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
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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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265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mexican tea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.85g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.