Flax seeds vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between flax seeds and Mexican tea
- Flax seeds have more vitamin B1, copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, selenium, and zinc; however, Mexican tea has more folate and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for flax seeds is 135% higher.
- Mexican tea has 28 times less selenium than flax seeds. Flax seeds have 25.4µg of selenium, while Mexican tea has 0.9µg.
Food types used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed 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 | +224% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +204.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +542.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +294.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +646.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -30.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2722.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.8% |
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 | +5771.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +382% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +450.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +211.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +116.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +147.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +5442.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +8007.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +288.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1181.8% |
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 Sodium |
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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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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 192% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.028mg | 135% |
| Copper | 1.22mg | 0.19mg | 114% |
| Fiber | 27.3g | 3.8g | 94% |
| Phosphorus | 642mg | 86mg | 79% |
| Magnesium | 392mg | 121mg | 65% |
| Fats | 42.16g | 0.52g | 64% |
| Iron | 5.73mg | 1.88mg | 48% |
| Selenium | 25.4µg | 0.9µg | 45% |
| Protein | 18.29g | 0.33g | 36% |
| Folate | 87µg | 215µg | 32% |
| Zinc | 4.34mg | 1.1mg | 29% |
| Manganese | 2.482mg | 3.098mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.152mg | 25% |
| Calories | 534kcal | 32kcal | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 7.527g | 19% | |
| Saturated fat | 3.663g | 17% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 0.179mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 0.639mg | 15% |
| Choline | 78.7mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.348mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 28.88g | 7.44g | 7% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 633mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.3µg | 4% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 3.6mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.31mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 255mg | 275mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.58g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.55g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.235mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.862mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.072mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g | 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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25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.663g)
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 - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds 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.