Mexican tea vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mexican tea and pigeon pea raw
- Mexican tea has more manganese; however, pigeon pea raw is higher in copper, folate, vitamin B1, fiber, iron, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily copper needs 96% more than Mexican tea.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 2 times less manganese than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 3.098mg of manganese, while pigeon pea raw contains 1.791mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Epazote, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, 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 CalciumCalcium | +111.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +119.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +456.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +326.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +811.1% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +86.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2196.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +364% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +607.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +112.1% |
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:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +742.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +6475.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +186.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +743.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +37.6% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 1.057mg | 96% |
| Folate | 215µg | 456µg | 60% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 1.791mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.643mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15g | 45% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 21.7g | 43% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 5.23mg | 42% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 367mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 1.266mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 1392mg | 22% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 62.78g | 18% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 343kcal | 16% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.76mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 130mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 183mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 2.965mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 8.2µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.187mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.283mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 1.49g | 1% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 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.