Mexican tea vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Mexican tea and spaghetti
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, and fiber; however, spaghetti is higher in selenium.
- Mexican tea covers your daily manganese needs 121% more than spaghetti.
- Spaghetti contains 39 times less calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 275mg of calcium, while spaghetti contains 7mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Epazote, raw and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 | +3828.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1338.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +276% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +90% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +862.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2833.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1640% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +210.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2971.4% |
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:
5.8 g
Fats:
0.93 g
Carbs:
30.86 g
Water:
62.13 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +43.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +792.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1657.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +78.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +314.8% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.322mg | 121% |
| Folate | 215µg | 7µg | 52% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 26.4µg | 46% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 7mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.02mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 18mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 44mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.5mg | 17% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 5.8g | 11% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.049mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 30.86g | 8% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 158kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.51mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 58mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.112mg | 1% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.02mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 29.06g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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30%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.176g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)