Mexican tea vs. Seaweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Mexican tea and seaweed different?
- Mexican tea is higher in manganese, potassium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, calcium, fiber, and folate; however, seaweed is richer in iron and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for Mexican tea is 126% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 76 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. While Mexican tea contains 0.152mg of vitamin B6, seaweed contains only 0.002mg.
- Mexican tea has less sodium.
Epazote, raw and Seaweed, kelp, 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 CalciumCalcium | +63.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +611.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +104.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1449% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +132% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +7500% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +258.7% |
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:
1.68 g
Fats:
0.56 g
Carbs:
9.57 g
Water:
81.58 g
Other:
6.61 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +409.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +28.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +164.4% |
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Fats
~0.56g
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Water
~81.58g
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 Sugar |
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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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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.2mg | 126% |
| Vitamin K | 66µg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 633mg | 89mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.15mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.002mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.85mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 168mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.3g | 10% |
| Folate | 215µg | 180µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.642mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 233mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 42mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.87mg | 6% | |
| Protein | 0.33g | 1.68g | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.47mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.247g | 1% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 43kcal | 1% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.23mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 9.57g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.56g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 8.27g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 121mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.098g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.047g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.048mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.082mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.024mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.004g | N/A |
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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33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.247g)
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.