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Mexican tea vs. Zucchini — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mexican tea and Zucchini

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Fiber, and Potassium, while Zucchini has more Vitamin C.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 127% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 17 times less Calcium than Mexican tea. Mexican tea contains 275mg of Calcium, while Zucchini contains 16mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Epazote, raw and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +408.1%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +258.5%
Contains more Manganese +1650.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -81.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 14% 13% 17% 24% 2% 9% 18% 24% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +408.1%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +126.3%
Contains more Potassium +142.5%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +258.5%
Contains more Manganese +1650.3%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +795.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +397.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 3% 0% 60% 12% 22% 9% 13% 38% 18% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +270.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.7%
Contains more Folate +795.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +250.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +397.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +338.6%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Equal in Water - 94.79
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Fats +62.5%
Contains more Carbs +139.2%
Contains more Other +338.6%
Contains more Protein +266.7%
Equal in Water - 94.79

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 Zucchini
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Zucchini Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 2.11g Mexican tea
Protein 0.33g 1.21g Zucchini
Fats 0.52g 0.32g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 3.11g Mexican tea
Calories 32kcal 17kcal Mexican tea
Fructose 1.38g Zucchini
Sugar 2.5g Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g 1g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 16mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.37mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 18mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 38mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 261mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 8mg Zucchini
Zinc 1.1mg 0.32mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.053mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.177mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.2µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 200IU Zucchini
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 10µg Zucchini
Vitamin E 0.12mg Zucchini
Vitamin C 3.6mg 17.9mg Zucchini
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.045mg Zucchini
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.094mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.451mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.204mg Zucchini
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.163mg Zucchini
Folate 215µg 24µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 4.3µg Zucchini
Tryptophan 0.01mg Zucchini
Threonine 0.029mg Zucchini
Isoleucine 0.044mg Zucchini
Leucine 0.071mg Zucchini
Lysine 0.067mg Zucchini
Methionine 0.018mg Zucchini
Phenylalanine 0.043mg Zucchini
Valine 0.054mg Zucchini
Histidine 0.026mg Zucchini
Saturated Fat 0.084g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g Zucchini
Polyunsaturated fat 0.091g Zucchini
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g Zucchini
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g Zucchini

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Mexican tea Zucchini
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Zucchini
Zucchini is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.