Mexican tea vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Mexican tea and chia seeds
- Mexican tea has more folate; however, chia seeds are richer in fiber, phosphorus, selenium, copper, iron, vitamin B3, magnesium, vitamin B1, and calcium.
- Chia seeds cover your daily fiber needs 122% more than Mexican tea.
- Chia seeds have 4 times less folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 215µg of folate, while chia seeds have 49µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +55.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +176.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +129.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +310.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +386.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +316.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +900% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +6033.3% |
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 | +125% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +338.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2114.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1281.8% |
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:
16.54 g
Fats:
30.74 g
Carbs:
42.12 g
Water:
5.8 g
Other:
4.8 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1438.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4912.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5811.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +466.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.665g | 158% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 34.4g | 122% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 860mg | 111% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 55.2µg | 99% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.924mg | 82% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 7.72mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 8.83mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 335mg | 51% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.62mg | 49% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 30.74g | 46% |
| Folate | 215µg | 49µg | 42% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 631mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 4.58mg | 32% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 16.54g | 32% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 486kcal | 23% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 2.723mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 3.33g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.17mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 42.12g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 633mg | 407mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.309g | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.5mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 7.72g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.14g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.436mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.709mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.801mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.371mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.97mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.588mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.95mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.531mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 17.83g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 5.835g | N/A |
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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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32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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221%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)