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Vine spinach (basella) vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Vine spinach (basella) and Mexican tea

  • Vine spinach (basella) has more Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin B6, while Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, and Iron.
  • Vine spinach (basella)'s daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 109% higher.
  • Mexican tea contains 133 times less Vitamin A RAE than Vine spinach (basella). Vine spinach (basella) contains 400µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mexican tea contains 3µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Vinespinach, (basella), 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 less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Calcium +152.3%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +321.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 45% 47% 23% 45% 4% 12% 36% 96% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -44.2%
Contains more Calcium +152.3%
Contains more Iron +56.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +65.4%
Contains more Potassium +24.1%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +77.6%
Contains more Manganese +321.5%
Contains more Selenium +12.5%

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 A +13935.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.7%
Contains more Folate +53.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 480% 0% 0% 340% 13% 36% 10% 4% 56% 105% 0% 0%
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 A +13935.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +124.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +237.7%
Contains more Folate +53.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +445.5%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +118.8%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Equal in Water - 89.21
2% 3% 93%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 3.4 g
Water: 93.1 g
Other: 1.4 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 +445.5%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Carbs +118.8%
Contains more Other +78.6%
Equal in Water - 89.21

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vine spinach (basella) Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 3.64g Mexican tea
Protein 1.8g 0.33g Vine spinach (basella)
Fats 0.3g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 3.4g 7.44g Mexican tea
Calories 19kcal 32kcal Mexican tea
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 109mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.2mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 65mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 52mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 510mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 24mg 43mg Vine spinach (basella)
Zinc 0.43mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.107mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.735mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 8000IU 57IU Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin A RAE 400µg 3µg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin C 102mg 3.6mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.5mg 0.639mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.053mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.24mg 0.152mg Vine spinach (basella)
Folate 140µg 215µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.028mg Vine spinach (basella)
Threonine 0.055mg Vine spinach (basella)
Isoleucine 0.053mg Vine spinach (basella)
Leucine 0.101mg Vine spinach (basella)
Lysine 0.086mg Vine spinach (basella)
Methionine 0.019mg Vine spinach (basella)
Phenylalanine 0.085mg Vine spinach (basella)
Valine 0.065mg Vine spinach (basella)
Histidine 0.039mg Vine spinach (basella)

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Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
87%
Vine spinach (basella)
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Vine spinach (basella)
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Vine spinach (basella)
Vine spinach (basella) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Vine spinach (basella) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170474/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.