Mexican tea vs. Thyme — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and thyme
- Mexican tea has more manganese and folate; however, thyme is higher in iron, vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, copper, vitamin B6, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Thyme covers your daily need for iron, 195% more than Mexican tea.
- Mexican tea has 5 times more folate than thyme. While Mexican tea has 215µg of folate, thyme has only 45µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and Thyme, fresh.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +80.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +828.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +192.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +377.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4347.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +7833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +71.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +185.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +128.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.9% |
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:
5.56 g
Fats:
1.68 g
Carbs:
24.45 g
Water:
65.11 g
Other:
3.2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +37% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1584.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +223.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +228.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +28% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.88mg | 17.45mg | 195% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 160.1mg | 174% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 1.719mg | 60% |
| Folate | 215µg | 45µg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.555mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 14g | 41% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 238µg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.348mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 405mg | 13% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 5.56g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.471mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 160mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.824mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 24.45g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.81mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.409mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.532g | 4% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 101kcal | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 106mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.467g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 1.68g | 2% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 609mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 10.45g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.081g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.154mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.285mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.262mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.126mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.307mg | 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
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70%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
145%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Thyme is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Thyme is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.467g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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.