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Mexican tea vs. Jícama (yam bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mexican tea and Jícama (yam bean) different?

  • Mexican tea is richer in Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, Iron, Copper, Potassium, and Phosphorus, while Jícama (yam bean) is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Mexican tea covers your daily need of Manganese 132% more than Jícama (yam bean).
  • Mexican tea contains 27 times more Folate than Jícama (yam bean). Mexican tea contains 215µg of Folate, while Jícama (yam bean) contains 8µg.

Epazote, raw and Yambean (jicama), cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +5335.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 22% 8% 7% 12% 1% 5% 16% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +2400%
Contains more Iron +229.8%
Contains more Magnesium +1000%
Contains more Phosphorus +437.5%
Contains more Potassium +368.9%
Contains more Zinc +633.3%
Contains more Copper +313%
Contains more Manganese +5335.1%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%

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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +291.7%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 47% 5% 7% 4% 8% 10% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280%
Contains more Folate +2587.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +291.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +477.8%
Contains more Other +733.3%
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Equal in Water - 90.07
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
9% 90%
Protein: 0.72 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 8.82 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +477.8%
Contains more Other +733.3%
Contains more Protein +118.2%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Equal in Water - 90.07

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Jícama (yam bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Protein 0.33g 0.72g Jícama (yam bean)
Fats 0.52g 0.09g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 8.82g Jícama (yam bean)
Calories 32kcal 38kcal Jícama (yam bean)
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 11mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.57mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 11mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 16mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 135mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 4mg Jícama (yam bean)
Zinc 1.1mg 0.15mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.046mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.057mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Mexican tea
Vitamin A 57IU 19IU Mexican tea
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Mexican tea
Vitamin C 3.6mg 14.1mg Jícama (yam bean)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.017mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.028mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.19mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.121mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.04mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 8µg Mexican tea
Threonine 0.018mg Jícama (yam bean)
Isoleucine 0.016mg Jícama (yam bean)
Leucine 0.025mg Jícama (yam bean)
Lysine 0.026mg Jícama (yam bean)
Methionine 0.007mg Jícama (yam bean)
Phenylalanine 0.017mg Jícama (yam bean)
Valine 0.022mg Jícama (yam bean)
Histidine 0.019mg Jícama (yam bean)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mexican tea Jícama (yam bean)
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
27%
Mexican tea
7%
Jícama (yam bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
8%
Jícama (yam bean)

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jícama (yam bean)
Jícama (yam bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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)

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. Mexican tea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169398/nutrients
  2. Jícama (yam bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170074/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.