Mexican tea vs. Saffron — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mexican tea and saffron
- Mexican tea has more folate and calcium, while saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and copper.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1100% higher.
- Saffron contains 2 times less calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 275mg of calcium, while saffron contains 111mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Spices, saffron.
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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 | +147.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +817% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +522.2% |
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 | +30.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +564.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 28.408mg | 1100% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 11.1mg | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 80.8mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 1.01mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 264mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 1724mg | 32% |
| Folate | 215µg | 93µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 252mg | 24% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 11.43g | 22% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 65.37g | 19% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 111mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.328mg | 15% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 310kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 14% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 5.6µg | 9% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 5.85g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.115mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.267mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 148mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.46mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 27µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 61.47g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.09mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | N/A |
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:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +649.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3363.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1025% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +778.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118% |
