Nori vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between nori and Mexican tea
- Nori has more vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin B2; however, Mexican tea is richer in manganese, magnesium, calcium, folate, fiber, and potassium.
- Nori covers your daily vitamin A needs 103% more than Mexican tea.
- Mexican tea has 11 times less vitamin C than nori. Nori has 39mg of vitamin C, while Mexican tea has 3.6mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Seaweed, laver, raw 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 more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +5950% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +292.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -10.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +213.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
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 | +983.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +8566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +250% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +28.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +130% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +191.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +47.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.81 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
5.11 g
Water:
85.03 g
Other:
3.77 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1660.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +85.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +45.6% |
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Water
~89.21g
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 | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.988mg | 3.098mg | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 3.6mg | 39% |
| Vitamin A | 260µg | 3µg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 2mg | 121mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 275mg | 21% |
| Folate | 146µg | 215µg | 17% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 3.8g | 14% |
| Protein | 5.81g | 0.33g | 11% |
| Copper | 0.264mg | 0.19mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.446mg | 0.348mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 633mg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.521mg | 0.179mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.098mg | 0.028mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.47mg | 0.639mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 1.88mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.159mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 5.11g | 7.44g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.11g | 1% | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.81g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 1.05mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.061g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.025g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.232mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.259mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.501mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.222mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.145mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.273mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.402mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.14mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.08g | N/A |
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
45%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
40%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Nori is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nori is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()