Mexican tea vs. Rutabagas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mexican tea and rutabagas different?
- Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, vitamin B2, calcium, iron, copper, potassium, and zinc; however, rutabagas are richer in vitamin C.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for Mexican tea is 129% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 10 times more folate than rutabagas. While Mexican tea contains 215µg of folate, rutabagas contain only 21µg.
Epazote, raw and Rutabagas, raw are the varieties used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +505% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +539.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +107.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +327.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +493.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +358.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +62.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2264.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +770% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +923.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +594.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +221.4% |
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:
1.08 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
8.62 g
Water:
89.43 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +225% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +252.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +227.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +15.9% |
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Water
~89.43g
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 price | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.131mg | 129% |
| Folate | 215µg | 21µg | 49% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 25mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 20mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.04mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 43mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.44mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.032mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 305mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.24mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.3g | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 53mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Choline | 14.1mg | 3% | |
| Fructose | 1.61g | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.33g | 1.08g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.088g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 43mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.16g | 1% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 37kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 6.32g | N/A |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 8.62g | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.46g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.4g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.16mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.5)
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.