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Pumpkin vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pumpkin and Mexican tea?

  • Pumpkin is richer in Vitamin A RAE, yet Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Zinc.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 129% higher.
  • Pumpkin has 142 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mexican tea. Pumpkin has 426µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican tea has 3µg.

We used Pumpkin, raw and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.

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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 -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +1209.5%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +2378.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +1209.5%
Contains more Iron +135%
Contains more Magnesium +908.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +95.5%
Contains more Potassium +86.2%
Contains more Zinc +243.8%
Contains more Copper +49.6%
Contains more Manganese +2378.4%
Contains more Selenium +200%

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 +14835.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Folate +1243.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
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 +14835.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +150%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +216.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +149.2%
Contains more Folate +1243.8%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.639

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +203%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +212.5%
Equal in Water - 89.21
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 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 +203%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Carbs +14.5%
Contains more Other +212.5%
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.
Pumpkin Mexican tea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pumpkin Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 6g 3.64g Pumpkin
Protein 1g 0.33g Pumpkin
Fats 0.1g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 6.5g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 26kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 2.76g Mexican tea
Fiber 0.5g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 21mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.8mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 12mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 44mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 340mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 1mg 43mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.32mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.127mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.125mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 8513IU 57IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 426µg 3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 1.06mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 9mg 3.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.028mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.6mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.298mg 0.179mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 16µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 1.1µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.052g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.013g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.005g Pumpkin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pumpkin Mexican tea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
55%
Pumpkin
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pumpkin
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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)
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.

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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.