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

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Important differences between Mexican tea and Pumpkin leaves

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium, however, Pumpkin leaves has more Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 119% more.
  • Mexican tea has 7 times more Calcium than Pumpkin leaves. Mexican tea has 275mg of Calcium, while Pumpkin leaves have 39mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Epazote, raw and Pumpkin leaves, 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 Magnesium +218.4%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +772.7%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
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% 84% 28% 45% 39% 2% 6% 45% 47% 5%
Contains more Calcium +605.1%
Contains more Magnesium +218.4%
Contains more Potassium +45.2%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Copper +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +772.7%
Contains more Iron +18.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.9%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.2%
Contains more Folate +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3307%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%
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% 37% 24% 30% 18% 3% 48% 27% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +326.2%
Contains more Folate +497.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3307%
Contains more Vitamin C +205.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +235.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +36.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +219.3%
Contains more Other +101.6%
Contains more Protein +854.5%
Equal in Water - 92.88
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 2% 93%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 2.33 g
Water: 92.88 g
Other: 1.24 g
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +219.3%
Contains more Other +101.6%
Contains more Protein +854.5%
Equal in Water - 92.88

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 leaves
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 leaves Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 2.33g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 3.15g Pumpkin leaves
Fats 0.52g 0.4g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 2.33g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 19kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 39mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 2.22mg Pumpkin leaves
Magnesium 121mg 38mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 104mg Pumpkin leaves
Potassium 633mg 436mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Zinc 1.1mg 0.2mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.133mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.355mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 57IU 1942IU Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 97µg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin C 3.6mg 11mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.094mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.128mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.92mg Pumpkin leaves
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.042mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.207mg Pumpkin leaves
Folate 215µg 36µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pumpkin leaves
Threonine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Isoleucine 0.156mg Pumpkin leaves
Leucine 0.318mg Pumpkin leaves
Lysine 0.2mg Pumpkin leaves
Methionine 0.054mg Pumpkin leaves
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Pumpkin leaves
Valine 0.181mg Pumpkin leaves
Histidine 0.05mg Pumpkin leaves
Saturated Fat 0.207g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.052g Pumpkin leaves
Polyunsaturated fat 0.022g Pumpkin leaves

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Pumpkin leaves
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 leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
31%
Pumpkin leaves

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin leaves
Pumpkin leaves is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.207g)
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 leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169272/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.