Mexican tea vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and rye?
- Mexican tea is richer in folate, calcium, and manganese, yet rye is richer in fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B3, and copper.
- Rye's daily need coverage for fiber is 45% higher.
- Mexican tea has 11 times more calcium than rye. Mexican tea has 275mg of calcium, while rye has 24mg.
We used Epazote, raw and Rye grain 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1045.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +20.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +39.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +140.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +286% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1444.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +38.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +465.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +568.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +713.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +93.4% |
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:
10.34 g
Fats:
1.63 g
Carbs:
75.86 g
Water:
10.6 g
Other:
1.57 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +741.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +59.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3033.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +213.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +919.6% |
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 15.1g | 45% |
| Folate | 215µg | 38µg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 332mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 1.456mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 24mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.316mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 13.9µg | 24% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 4.27mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 75.86g | 23% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 2.577mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.367mg | 20% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 10.34g | 20% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 338kcal | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.65mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.294mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.63mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.251mg | 7% |
| Choline | 30.4mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.767g | 5% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.9µg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 633mg | 510mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 110mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 1.63g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.197g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.208g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 60.76g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.108mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.289mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.208mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.563mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.153mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.435mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.317mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.189mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.11g | 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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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
98%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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