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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 from 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
9
:
1
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Contains more Zinc +358.3%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +2264.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -72.1%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Rutabagas
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 17% 15% 23% 27% 2% 7% 11% 18% 4%
Contains more Calcium +539.5%
Contains more Iron +327.3%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains more Potassium +107.5%
Contains more Zinc +358.3%
Contains more Copper +493.8%
Contains more Manganese +2264.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
5
:
5
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +923.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7
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%
Rutabagas
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 84% 23% 10% 14% 10% 24% 16% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52%
Contains more Folate +923.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +594.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.4%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.7

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
2
:
3
Rutabagas
Rutabagas
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +252.1%
Contains more Protein +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Equal in Water - 89.43
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
Rutabagas
9% 89%
Protein: 1.08 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 8.62 g
Water: 89.43 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Fats +225%
Contains more Other +252.1%
Contains more Protein +227.3%
Contains more Carbs +15.9%
Equal in Water - 89.43

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Rutabagas Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 6.32g Rutabagas
Protein 0.33g 1.08g Rutabagas
Fats 0.52g 0.16g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 8.62g Rutabagas
Calories 32kcal 37kcal Rutabagas
Starch 0.4g Rutabagas
Fructose 1.61g Rutabagas
Sugar 4.46g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 2.3g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 43mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.44mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 53mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 305mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 12mg Rutabagas
Zinc 1.1mg 0.24mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.032mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.131mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 2IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.3mg Rutabagas
Vitamin C 3.6mg 25mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.09mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.04mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.7mg Rutabagas
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.16mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.1mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 21µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.3µg Rutabagas
Saturated Fat 0.027g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g Rutabagas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.088g Rutabagas

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Mexican tea Rutabagas
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
15%
Rutabagas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
13%
Rutabagas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rutabagas
Rutabagas contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
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 cheaper?
?
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.

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. Rutabagas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168454/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.