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Mexican tea vs. Pumpkin flowers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mexican tea and Pumpkin flowers

  • Mexican tea has more Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, and Phosphorus, however, Pumpkin flowers are richer in Vitamin C, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Folate needs 39% more than Pumpkin flowers.
  • Pumpkin flowers have 7 times less Calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin flowers have 39mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Pumpkin flowers, 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 Calcium +605.1%
Contains more Iron +168.6%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.5%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 27% 18% 22% 16% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +605.1%
Contains more Iron +168.6%
Contains more Magnesium +404.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +75.5%
Contains more Potassium +265.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -88.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Folate +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3315.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 117% 0% 0% 94% 11% 18% 13% 0% 0% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +364%
Contains more Folate +264.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +3315.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +677.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +50%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.69

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Contains more Carbs +126.8%
Contains more Other +431.9%
Contains more Protein +212.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.03 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 3.28 g
Water: 95.15 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Contains more Carbs +126.8%
Contains more Other +431.9%
Contains more Protein +212.1%
Equal in Water - 95.15

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Pumpkin flowers Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 3.28g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 1.03g Pumpkin flowers
Fats 0.52g 0.07g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 3.28g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 15kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 39mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.7mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 24mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 49mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 173mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 5mg Pumpkin flowers
Zinc 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 1947IU Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 97µg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin C 3.6mg 28mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.042mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.075mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.69mg Pumpkin flowers
Vitamin B5 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 59µg Mexican tea
Saturated Fat 0.036g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin flowers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Pumpkin flowers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Pumpkin flowers
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index 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
27%
Mexican tea
25%
Pumpkin flowers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
10%
Pumpkin flowers

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin flowers
Pumpkin flowers is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.

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. Pumpkin flowers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169270/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.