Tamarind vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between tamarind and Mexican tea?
- Tamarind is richer in vitamin B1, iron, and vitamin B3, yet Mexican tea is richer in folate, calcium, vitamin B2, copper, zinc, magnesium, and vitamin B6.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for folate is 50% higher.
- Tamarind has 15 times more vitamin B1 than Mexican tea. Tamarind has 0.428mg of vitamin B1, while Mexican tea has 0.028mg.
We used Tamarinds, raw and Epazote, raw types in this comparison.
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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 | +48.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +271.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +120.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
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 | +1428.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +203.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +25.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1435.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +748.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +740.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +184.1% |
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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 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 | 3.098mg | 135% | |
| Folate | 14µg | 215µg | 50% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.428mg | 0.028mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 74mg | 275mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 62.5g | 7.44g | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.152mg | 0.348mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 1.88mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.086mg | 0.19mg | 12% |
| Calories | 239kcal | 32kcal | 10% |
| Zinc | 0.1mg | 1.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.938mg | 0.639mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 92mg | 121mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.066mg | 0.152mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5.1g | 3.8g | 5% |
| Protein | 2.8g | 0.33g | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 113mg | 86mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.143mg | 0.179mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 1.3µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 28mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.6g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 3.5mg | 3.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 57.4g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Potassium | 628mg | 633mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.181g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.059g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.272g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Mexican tea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.