Mexican tea vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Mexican tea and teff?
- Mexican tea is higher in folate, vitamin B2, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and manganese, yet teff is higher in vitamin B1.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for folate is 49% more.
- Mexican tea has 11 times more vitamin B2 than teff. While Mexican tea has 0.348mg of vitamin B2, teff has only 0.033mg.
We used Epazote, raw and Teff, cooked types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +142% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +461.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +491.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +954.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1094.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +553.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +42.3% |
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:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +262.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1072.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated fat | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 215µg | 18µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.033mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 49mg | 23% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 50mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 107mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.183mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 2.86mg | 10% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 3.87g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 120mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 19.86g | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.226mg | 4% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 43mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.909mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2.05mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 17.06g | N/A |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.11mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.311mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.109mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.2mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% |
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
25%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Saturated fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated fat ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.