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Mexican tea vs. Purslane — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mexican tea and Purslane

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Purslane has more Vitamin C.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 122% higher.
  • Purslane contains 18 times less Folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 215µg of Folate, while Purslane contains 12µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Purslane, 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
8
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1
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +77.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains more Manganese +922.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.99
Equal in Sodium - 45
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Purslane
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 75% 49% 19% 44% 6% 5% 38% 40% 5%
Contains more Calcium +323.1%
Contains more Magnesium +77.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +28.1%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains more Manganese +922.4%
Equal in Iron - 1.99
Equal in Sodium - 45
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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
5
:
3
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.2%
Contains more Folate +1691.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%
Mexican tea
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%
Purslane
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 80% 0% 0% 70% 12% 26% 9% 3% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.2%
Contains more Folate +1691.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +2215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Purslane
Purslane
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.5%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Protein +515.2%
Equal in Water - 92.86
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Purslane
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 2.03 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 3.39 g
Water: 92.86 g
Other: 1.36 g
Contains more Fats +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +119.5%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Protein +515.2%
Equal in Water - 92.86

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Purslane Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 3.39g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 2.03g Purslane
Fats 0.52g 0.36g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 3.39g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 20kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 65mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.99mg Purslane
Magnesium 121mg 68mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 44mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 494mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 45mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.17mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.113mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.303mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 57IU 1320IU Purslane
Vitamin A RAE 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 21mg Purslane
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.047mg Purslane
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.112mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.48mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.036mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.073mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 12µg Mexican tea

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Mexican tea Purslane
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
19%
Purslane
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
30%
Purslane

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Purslane
Purslane is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Purslane - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169274/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.