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Garlic powder vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Garlic powder and Mexican tea

  • Garlic powder has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Garlic powder is 116% higher.
  • Mexican tea has 27 times less Selenium than Garlic powder. Garlic powder has 23.9µg of Selenium, while Mexican tea has 0.9µg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, garlic powder 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 Iron +200.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +171.8%
Contains more Copper +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +2555.6%
Contains more Calcium +248.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Manganese +216.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 212% 55% 178% 106% 8% 82% 178% 128% 131%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains more Iron +200.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +381.4%
Contains more Potassium +88.5%
Contains more Zinc +171.8%
Contains more Copper +180.5%
Contains more Selenium +2555.6%
Contains more Calcium +248.1%
Contains more Magnesium +57.1%
Contains less Sodium -28.3%
Contains more Manganese +216.4%

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 B1 +1453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +357.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 14% 0% 4% 109% 33% 15% 45% 382% 36% 0% 1%
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 B1 +1453.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +315.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +988.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +146.8%
Contains more Folate +357.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +4915.2%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +877.6%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Contains more Water +1283.1%
17% 73% 6% 4%
Protein: 16.55 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 72.73 g
Water: 6.45 g
Other: 3.54 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 +4915.2%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +877.6%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Contains more Water +1283.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Garlic powder Mexican tea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garlic powder Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 63.73g 3.64g Garlic powder
Protein 16.55g 0.33g Garlic powder
Fats 0.73g 0.52g Garlic powder
Carbs 72.73g 7.44g Garlic powder
Calories 331kcal 32kcal Garlic powder
Fructose 0.31g Garlic powder
Sugar 2.43g Mexican tea
Fiber 9g 3.8g Garlic powder
Calcium 79mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 5.65mg 1.88mg Garlic powder
Magnesium 77mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 414mg 86mg Garlic powder
Potassium 1193mg 633mg Garlic powder
Sodium 60mg 43mg Mexican tea
Zinc 2.99mg 1.1mg Garlic powder
Copper 0.533mg 0.19mg Garlic powder
Manganese 0.979mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 23.9µg 0.9µg Garlic powder
Vitamin A 0IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.67mg Garlic powder
Vitamin C 1.2mg 3.6mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B1 0.435mg 0.028mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.796mg 0.639mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B5 0.743mg 0.179mg Garlic powder
Vitamin B6 1.654mg 0.152mg Garlic powder
Folate 47µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 0.4µg Garlic powder
Tryptophan 0.121mg Garlic powder
Threonine 0.374mg Garlic powder
Isoleucine 0.414mg Garlic powder
Leucine 0.728mg Garlic powder
Lysine 0.768mg Garlic powder
Methionine 0.111mg Garlic powder
Phenylalanine 0.525mg Garlic powder
Valine 0.667mg Garlic powder
Histidine 0.263mg Garlic powder
Saturated Fat 0.249g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.115g Garlic powder
Polyunsaturated fat 0.178g Garlic powder
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Garlic powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.012g Garlic powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Garlic powder 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
53%
Garlic powder
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Garlic powder
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.249g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Garlic powder
Garlic powder 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. Garlic powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171325/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.