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Mexican tea vs. Rose hip — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mexican tea and Rose hip?

  • Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron, yet Rose hip is higher in Vitamin C, Fiber, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B5.
  • Rose hip's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 469% more.
  • Mexican tea has 72 times more Folate than Rose hip. While Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, Rose hip has only 3µg.

We used Epazote, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians) types in this article.

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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 +62.7%
Contains more Iron +77.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains more Manganese +203.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
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 51% 40% 50% 27% 38% 1% 7% 38% 134% 0%
Contains more Calcium +62.7%
Contains more Iron +77.4%
Contains more Magnesium +75.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Zinc +340%
Contains more Copper +68.1%
Contains more Manganese +203.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +7066.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +7522.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.9%
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 261% 117% 0% 1420% 4% 39% 25% 48% 18% 3% 0% 65%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +109.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +7066.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +7522.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +11733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +346.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +52.9%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Protein +384.8%
Contains more Carbs +413.7%
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more Fats +52.9%
Contains more Water +52.1%
Contains more Other +111.9%
Contains more Protein +384.8%
Contains more Carbs +413.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Rose hip Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 14.12g Rose hip
Protein 0.33g 1.6g Rose hip
Fats 0.52g 0.34g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 38.22g Rose hip
Calories 32kcal 162kcal Rose hip
Fructose 1.16g Rose hip
Sugar 2.58g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 24.1g Rose hip
Calcium 275mg 169mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 1.06mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 69mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 61mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 429mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 4mg Rose hip
Zinc 1.1mg 0.25mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.113mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 1.02mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 4345IU Rose hip
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 217µg Rose hip
Vitamin E 5.84mg Rose hip
Vitamin C 3.6mg 426mg Rose hip
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.016mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.166mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.3mg Rose hip
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.8mg Rose hip
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.076mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 25.9µg Rose hip

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Rose hip
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
166%
Rose hip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
38%
Rose hip

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rose hip
Rose hip contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hip
Rose hip is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose hip
Rose hip is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
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. Rose hip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.