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Mexican tea vs. Spirulina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Mexican tea and Spirulina

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Spirulina is richer in Copper, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily Manganese needs 127% more than Spirulina.
  • Spirulina has 24 times less Folate than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 215µg of Folate, while Spirulina has 9µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Seaweed, spirulina, raw.

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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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
8
:
2
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +681.8%
Contains more Potassium +398.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Manganese +1565.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +48.4%
Contains more Copper +214.2%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Spirulina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 105% 14% 5% 12% 13% 6% 199% 25% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2191.7%
Contains more Magnesium +536.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +681.8%
Contains more Potassium +398.4%
Contains less Sodium -56.1%
Contains more Zinc +450%
Contains more Manganese +1565.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +48.4%
Contains more Copper +214.2%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
5
:
5
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.342
Mexican tea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Spirulina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 3% 56% 79% 23% 20% 8% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +347.1%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +692.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.6%
Equal in Vitamin A - 56
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.342

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
:
2
Spirulina
Spirulina
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +207.4%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Protein +1693.9%
Equal in Water - 90.67
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Spirulina
6% 2% 91%
Protein: 5.92 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 2.42 g
Water: 90.67 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +33.3%
Contains more Carbs +207.4%
Contains more Other +316.7%
Contains more Protein +1693.9%
Equal in Water - 90.67

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mexican tea Spirulina
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Spirulina Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 2.02g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 5.92g Spirulina
Fats 0.52g 0.39g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 2.42g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 26kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 0.3g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 0.4g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 12mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 2.79mg Spirulina
Magnesium 121mg 19mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 11mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 127mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 98mg Mexican tea
Zinc 1.1mg 0.2mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.597mg Spirulina
Manganese 3.098mg 0.186mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 56IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 3µg
Vitamin E 0.49mg Spirulina
Vitamin C 3.6mg 0.9mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.222mg Spirulina
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.342mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.196mg Spirulina
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.325mg Spirulina
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.034mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 2.5µg Spirulina
Tryptophan 0.096mg Spirulina
Threonine 0.306mg Spirulina
Isoleucine 0.331mg Spirulina
Leucine 0.509mg Spirulina
Lysine 0.312mg Spirulina
Methionine 0.118mg Spirulina
Phenylalanine 0.286mg Spirulina
Valine 0.362mg Spirulina
Histidine 0.112mg Spirulina
Saturated Fat 0.135g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.034g Spirulina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.106g Spirulina

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Mexican tea Spirulina
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
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
27%
Mexican tea
18%
Spirulina
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
38%
Spirulina

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Spirulina
Spirulina is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.135g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Spirulina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170091/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.