Lotus root vs. Mexican tea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are lotus root and Mexican tea different?
- Lotus root is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, and copper, while Mexican tea is higher in manganese, folate, magnesium, calcium, vitamin B2, and iron.
- Mexican tea covers your daily need for manganese, 123% more than lotus root.
- Lotus root contains 12 times more vitamin C than Mexican tea. Lotus root contains 44mg of vitamin C, while Mexican tea contains 3.6mg.
Lotus root, 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 more CopperCopper | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +426.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +511.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +13.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +182.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1087% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1122.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +471.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +58.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1553.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
17.23 g
Water:
79.1 g
Other:
0.97 g
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +687.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +420% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +157.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.261mg | 3.098mg | 123% |
| Folate | 13µg | 215µg | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 3.6mg | 45% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 121mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 275mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.16mg | 0.028mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.22mg | 0.348mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1.16mg | 1.88mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.258mg | 0.152mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.257mg | 0.19mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.39mg | 1.1mg | 6% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 0.33g | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.377mg | 0.179mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4.9g | 3.8g | 4% |
| Carbs | 17.23g | 7.44g | 3% |
| Calories | 74kcal | 32kcal | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 100mg | 86mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 556mg | 633mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.639mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 0.52g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 12.33g | 3.64g | N/A |
| Sodium | 40mg | 43mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.02g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.022mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.055mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.038mg | 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
30%
84%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.03g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lotus root contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lotus root is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.