Spinach raw vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between spinach raw and Mexican tea
- Spinach raw has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron, while Mexican tea has more manganese, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, copper, fiber, and phosphorus.
- Spinach raw's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 186% higher.
- Mexican tea contains 8 times less vitamin C than spinach raw. Spinach raw contains 28.1mg of vitamin C, while Mexican tea contains 3.6mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Spinach, raw 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 IronIron | +44.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +177.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +46.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +107.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +245.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +680.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +15533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +178.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +84.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.86 g
Fats:
0.39 g
Carbs:
3.63 g
Water:
91.4 g
Other:
1.72 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +766.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +33.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +105% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.3% |
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Water
~89.21g
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 482.9µg | 402% | |
| Manganese | 0.897mg | 3.098mg | 96% |
| Vitamin A | 469µg | 3µg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 3.6mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 275mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.03mg | 14% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.189mg | 0.348mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 79mg | 121mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.71mg | 1.88mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.13mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 3.8g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.86g | 0.33g | 5% |
| Folate | 194µg | 215µg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.53mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 49mg | 86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.028mg | 4% |
| Choline | 19.3mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.195mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 79mg | 43mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 558mg | 633mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.065mg | 0.179mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 3.63g | 7.44g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.165g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.724mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 32kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.39g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 1.43g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.42g | N/A | |
| Selenium | 1µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.063g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.01g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.122mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.223mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.174mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.053mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.129mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.161mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.064mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.15g | 0% |
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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
137%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Spinach raw is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spinach raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mexican tea contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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)