Mexican tea vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mexican tea and red leaf lettuce
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, potassium, fiber, and iron, while red leaf lettuce has more vitamin A.
- Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 149% higher.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 15 times less manganese than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 3.098mg of manganese, while red leaf lettuce contains 0.203mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +908.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +733.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +238.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +56.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +578.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +207.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1426.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +351.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +497.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +12400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +128.6% |
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:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +136.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +229.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +354.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +303% |
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Water
~95.64g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.203mg | 126% |
| Vitamin K | 140.3µg | 117% | |
| Folate | 215µg | 36µg | 45% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 375µg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 12mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 33mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.077mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.028mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 187mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 0.9g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 1.2mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 28mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.064mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 1.33g | 2% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 2.26g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.321mg | 2% |
| Choline | 11.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.144mg | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 16kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.5µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 43mg | 25mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 3.7mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 1.36g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.48g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.017g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.072g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.038mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.067mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.28g | 0% |
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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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46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red leaf lettuce contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.