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Mexican tea vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and Red cabbage?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Zinc, yet Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 124% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 12 times more Folate than Red cabbage. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Red cabbage has 18µg.

We used Epazote, raw and Cabbage, red, raw types in this comparison.

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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
9
:
1
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +656.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +1017.6%
Contains more Manganese +1174.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Calcium +511.1%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +656.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +160.5%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Contains more Copper +1017.6%
Contains more Manganese +1174.9%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -37.2%

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
4
:
6
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +1094.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1857.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +21.8%
Contains more Folate +1094.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +1857.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +1483.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +37.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +284.6%
Contains more Protein +333.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.37
Equal in Water - 90.39
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
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +284.6%
Contains more Protein +333.3%
Equal in Carbs - 7.37
Equal in Water - 90.39

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 5.27g Red cabbage
Protein 0.33g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.52g 0.16g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 7.37g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 31kcal Mexican tea
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 3.83g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.1g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 45mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.8mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 16mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 30mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 243mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 27mg Red cabbage
Zinc 1.1mg 0.22mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.017mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.243mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.11mg Red cabbage
Vitamin C 3.6mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.064mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.069mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.418mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.147mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 215µg 18µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.012mg Red cabbage
Threonine 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.021g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g Red cabbage
Polyunsaturated fat 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Red cabbage
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.021g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
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 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. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.