Mexican tea vs. Salsify — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mexican tea and Salsify
- Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B2, Copper, Potassium, and Zinc, however, Salsify has more Vitamin B6.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 126% more.
- Mexican tea has 14 times more Folate than Salsify. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Salsify has 15µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Epazote, raw and Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.
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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 | +572.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +485.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +123.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +241.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +171.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +266.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +53.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1375.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +50% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
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 | +101.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +63% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +43.4% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.73 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
15.36 g
Water:
81 g
Other:
0.74 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +237.8% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +727.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +106.5% |
~equal in
Water
~81g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 32kcal | 68kcal |
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| Protein | 0.33g | 2.73g |
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| Fats | 0.52g | 0.17g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 3.64g | 12.26g |
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| Carbs | 7.44g | 15.36g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 18mg |
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| Calcium | 275mg | 47mg |
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| Potassium | 633mg | 283mg |
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.55mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g |
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| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.1g |
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.07mg |
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| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.3mg |
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| Phosphorus | 86mg | 56mg |
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| Sodium | 43mg | 16mg |
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| Vitamin A | 57IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.21mg |
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| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.056mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.173mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.392mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.276mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.218mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg |
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| Folate | 215µg | 15µg |
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| Choline | 25.9mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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
25%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Salsify contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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.