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Cassava vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cassava and Mexican tea different?

  • Cassava is richer in Vitamin C, while Mexican tea is higher in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 118% more than Cassava.
  • Cassava contains 6 times more Vitamin C than Mexican tea. Cassava contains 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Mexican tea contains 3.6mg.

Cassava, raw and Epazote, raw types were used in this article.

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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 -67.4%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +596.3%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +706.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Contains less Sodium -67.4%
Contains more Calcium +1618.8%
Contains more Iron +596.3%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +133.6%
Contains more Zinc +223.5%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +706.8%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%

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 C +472.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +696.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
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 C +472.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +625%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.7%
Contains more Folate +696.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +312.1%
Contains more Carbs +411.6%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Other +303.2%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 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 +312.1%
Contains more Carbs +411.6%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +49.5%
Contains more Other +303.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Mexican tea Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 3.64g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 0.33g Cassava
Fats 0.28g 0.52g Mexican tea
Carbs 38.06g 7.44g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 32kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Mexican tea
Fiber 1.8g 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 16mg 275mg Mexican tea
Iron 0.27mg 1.88mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 21mg 121mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 27mg 86mg Mexican tea
Potassium 271mg 633mg Mexican tea
Sodium 14mg 43mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 1.1mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.1mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Manganese 0.384mg 3.098mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 13IU 57IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Mexican tea
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 3.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.028mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.348mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.639mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.179mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.152mg Mexican tea
Folate 27µg 215µg Mexican tea
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava 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
14%
Cassava
27%
Mexican tea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
84%
Mexican tea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.