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Napa cabbage vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Napa cabbage and Mexican tea

  • Napa cabbage contains less Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Mexican tea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 126% higher.

Food types used in this article are Cabbage, napa, cooked and Epazote, 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 less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +848.3%
Contains more Iron +154.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +627.6%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1426.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 28% 6% 9% 8% 2% 4% 32% 27% 3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -74.4%
Contains more Calcium +848.3%
Contains more Iron +154.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1412.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +352.6%
Contains more Potassium +627.6%
Contains more Zinc +685.7%
Contains more Copper +97.9%
Contains more Manganese +1426.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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 A +361.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 0% 0% 11% 2% 6% 9% 3% 9% 33% 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 4% 0% 0% 12% 7% 81% 12% 11% 36% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +361.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +460%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1292%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +233.6%
Contains more Other +1370.6%
Equal in Water - 89.21
2% 96%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 2.23 g
Water: 96.33 g
Other: 0.17 g
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +233.3%
Contains more Fats +205.9%
Contains more Carbs +233.6%
Contains more Other +1370.6%
Equal in Water - 89.21

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Napa cabbage Mexican tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Napa cabbage Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 2.23g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 1.1g 0.33g Napa cabbage
Fats 0.17g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 2.23g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 12kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 29mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.74mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 8mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 19mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 87mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 11mg 43mg Napa cabbage
Zinc 0.14mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.096mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.203mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 263IU 57IU Napa cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 13µg 3µg Napa cabbage
Vitamin C 3.2mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.005mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.466mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.035mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 43µg 215µg Mexican tea

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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
7%
Napa cabbage
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Napa cabbage
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Napa cabbage
Napa cabbage is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)

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. Napa cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168572/nutrients
  2. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/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.