Quinoa vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between quinoa and Mexican tea
- Quinoa has more phosphorus and vitamin B1, while Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, and potassium.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 107% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 4 times less vitamin B1 than quinoa. Quinoa contains 0.107mg of vitamin B1, while Mexican tea contains 0.028mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, 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 more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -83.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1517.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +268% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +391% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +216.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +411.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1233.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +269.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +186.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +224.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.631mg | 3.098mg | 107% |
| Folate | 42µg | 215µg | 43% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 275mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.348mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 121mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 633mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 86mg | 9% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 0.33g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 1.88mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 7.44g | 5% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 32kcal | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 0.52g | 2% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.152mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.231g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 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.