Mexican tea vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and teff?
- Mexican tea has less manganese, iron, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, zinc, vitamin B3, fiber, and vitamin B5 than teff.
- Teff's daily need coverage for manganese is 267% higher.
We used Epazote, raw and Teff, uncooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +52.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +48.2% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +305.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +326.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +230% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +398.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -72.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +198.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +388.9% |
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 | +28.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1292.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +426.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +217.1% |
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:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +911.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3930.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +357.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +882.9% |
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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 |
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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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 9.24mg | 267% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 7.63mg | 72% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.81mg | 69% |
| Folate | 215µg | 54% | |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 429mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.39mg | 30% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 13.3g | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.482mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 3.63mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 73.13g | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 3.363mg | 17% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 367kcal | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 8g | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.942mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 184mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 180mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.27mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 427mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 4.4µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 4% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 2.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 43mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 65.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
229%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.449g)
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.