Mexican tea vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and tomatoes
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, iron, copper, potassium, and fiber; however, tomatoes are higher in vitamin C.
- Mexican tea covers your daily need for manganese, 130% more than tomatoes.
- Mexican tea has 28 times more calcium than tomatoes. While Mexican tea has 275mg of calcium, tomatoes have only 10mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.
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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 | +1000% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2650% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +167.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +596.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +222% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +547.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +258.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2617.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.4% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +1731.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +101.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +90% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +280.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +32.1% |
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:
0.88 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
3.89 g
Water:
94.52 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +160% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +91.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +390.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +166.7% |
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Water
~94.52g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.114mg | 130% |
| Folate | 215µg | 15µg | 50% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 10mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 11mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.019mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.27mg | 20% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.059mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 237mg | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 13.7mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 1.2g | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 24mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.17mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 7.9µg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.08mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.37g | 2% | |
| Choline | 6.7mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 1% | |
| Calories | 32kcal | 18kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.037mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 3.89g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 0.88g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 2.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.63g | N/A | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.028g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.031g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.025mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.006mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.014mg | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 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.