Nutmeg vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are nutmeg and Mexican tea different?
- Nutmeg is higher in copper, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, and zinc; however, Mexican tea is richer in folate, vitamin B2, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for copper for nutmeg is 93% higher.
- Nutmeg contains 12 times more vitamin B1 than Mexican tea. While nutmeg contains 0.346mg of vitamin B1, Mexican tea contains only 0.028mg.
Spices, nutmeg, ground and Epazote, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +51.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +440.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +95.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -62.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +77.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +49.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.9% |
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 AVitamin A | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1135.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +103.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +510.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +182.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1669.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +6882.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +562.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1331.9% |
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 25.94g | 118% | |
| Copper | 1.027mg | 0.19mg | 93% |
| Fiber | 20.8g | 3.8g | 68% |
| Fats | 36.31g | 0.52g | 55% |
| Folate | 76µg | 215µg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.346mg | 0.028mg | 27% |
| Calories | 525kcal | 32kcal | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.348mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 213mg | 86mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.04mg | 1.88mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 121mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 49.29g | 7.44g | 14% |
| Protein | 5.84g | 0.33g | 11% |
| Zinc | 2.15mg | 1.1mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 2.9mg | 3.098mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 184mg | 275mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.22g | 8% | |
| Potassium | 350mg | 633mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.299mg | 0.639mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.35g | 2% | |
| Selenium | 1.6µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.16mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3.6mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 28.49g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 5µg | 3µg | 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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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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