Saffron vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between saffron and Mexican tea
- Saffron has more manganese, iron, vitamin C, vitamin B6, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, and copper, while Mexican tea has more folate and calcium.
- Saffron's daily need coverage for manganese is 1100% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 22 times less vitamin C than saffron. Saffron contains 80.8mg of vitamin C, while Mexican tea contains 3.6mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +172.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +193% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +817% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +522.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +147.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +2144.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +310.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +564.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +30.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
11.43 g
Fats:
5.85 g
Carbs:
65.37 g
Water:
11.9 g
Other:
5.45 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3363.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1025% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +778.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +118% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +649.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 28.408mg | 3.098mg | 1100% |
| Iron | 11.1mg | 1.88mg | 115% |
| Vitamin C | 80.8mg | 3.6mg | 86% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.01mg | 0.152mg | 66% |
| Magnesium | 264mg | 121mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 1724mg | 633mg | 32% |
| Folate | 93µg | 215µg | 31% |
| Phosphorus | 252mg | 86mg | 24% |
| Protein | 11.43g | 0.33g | 22% |
| Carbs | 65.37g | 7.44g | 19% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 275mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.328mg | 0.19mg | 15% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 32kcal | 14% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.067g | 14% | |
| Selenium | 5.6µg | 0.9µg | 9% |
| Fats | 5.85g | 0.52g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 1.586g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.115mg | 0.028mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.267mg | 0.348mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 148mg | 43mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.46mg | 0.639mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 27µg | 3µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.429g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 61.47g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Fiber | 3.9g | 3.8g | 0% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 1.1mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.006g | 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
54%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Saffron is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Saffron is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 105mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.586g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.