Mexican tea vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mexican tea and Peruvian groundcherry
- Mexican tea has more calcium, vitamin B2, iron, and phosphorus; however, Peruvian groundcherry has more vitamin B3, vitamin C, and vitamin B1.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for calcium is 27% more.
- Mexican tea has 31 times more Calcium than Peruvian groundcherry. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry has 9mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Epazote, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2955.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +115% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +770% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +205.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1163.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +338.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
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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:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
| Contains more OtherOther | +212.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +475.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +34.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50.5% |
~equal in
Water
~85.4g
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 price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 53kcal |
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| Protein | 0.33g | 1.9g |
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| Fats | 0.52g | 0.7g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 11mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.64g | 11.2g |
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| Carbs | 7.44g | 11.2g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg |
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| Calcium | 275mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 633mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 1mg |
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| Fiber | 3.8g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 40mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg |
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| Vitamin A | 57IU | 720IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 36µg |
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| Manganese | 3.098mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.11mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 2.8mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg |
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| Folate | 215µg |
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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%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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.