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Pumpkin vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pumpkin and Mexican tea?

  • Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE, yet Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Mexican tea's daily need coverage for Manganese is 131% more.
  • Pumpkin has 96 times more Vitamin A RAE than Mexican tea. While Pumpkin has 288µg of Vitamin A RAE, Mexican tea has only 3µg.

We used Pumpkin, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt and Epazote, raw types 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 less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Zinc +378.3%
Contains more Copper +108.8%
Contains more Manganese +3380.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 22% 7% 13% 21% 1% 7% 31% 12% 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 +1733.3%
Contains more Iron +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +186.7%
Contains more Potassium +175.2%
Contains more Zinc +378.3%
Contains more Copper +108.8%
Contains more Manganese +3380.9%
Contains more Selenium +350%

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 +9996.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 346% 16% 0% 16% 8% 18% 8% 13% 11% 7% 0% 2%
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 +9996.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +346.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +245.5%
Contains more Folate +2288.9%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.028

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +303.2%
Equal in Water - 89.21
5% 94%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.07 g
Carbs: 4.9 g
Water: 93.69 g
Other: 0.62 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 +118.2%
Contains more Fats +642.9%
Contains more Carbs +51.8%
Contains more Other +303.2%
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 3.8g 3.64g Pumpkin
Protein 0.72g 0.33g Pumpkin
Fats 0.07g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 4.9g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 20kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Sugar 2.08g Mexican tea
Fiber 1.1g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 15mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.57mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 9mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 30mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 230mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 1mg 43mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.23mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.091mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.089mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.2µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 5755IU 57IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 288µg 3µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 0.8mg Pumpkin
Vitamin C 4.7mg 3.6mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.028mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B2 0.078mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.413mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.201mg 0.179mg Pumpkin
Vitamin B6 0.044mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 9µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.8µg Pumpkin
Tryptophan 0.009mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.021mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.034mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.039mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.008mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.023mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.025mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.037g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Pumpkin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 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

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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
37%
Pumpkin
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
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 - 2.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
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/168449/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.