Mexican tea vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Mexican tea and sweet potatoes
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, and iron; however, sweet potatoes have more vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and vitamin B6.
- Sweet potatoes' daily need coverage for vitamin A is 383% more.
- Mexican tea has 36 times more folate than sweet potatoes. Mexican tea has 215µg of folate, while sweet potatoes have 6µg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Epazote, raw and Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +348.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +623.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +33.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +172.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +18% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +523.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +350% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.3% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +228.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3483.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +444.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +31933.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +282.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +132.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +393.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +88.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.33 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
7.44 g
Water:
89.21 g
Other:
2.5 g
Protein:
2.01 g
Fats:
0.15 g
Carbs:
20.71 g
Water:
75.78 g
Other:
1.35 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +246.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +17.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +85.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +509.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +178.4% |
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 | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.497mg | 113% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 961µg | 106% |
| Folate | 215µg | 6µg | 52% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 38mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 27mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.106mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 19.6mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.69mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.884mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.286mg | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.32mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.107mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 475mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.71mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.487mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 54mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 20.71g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 90kcal | 3% |
| Starch | 7.05g | 3% | |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.161mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.3g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Fructose | 0.5g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.092g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 17.41g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.48g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 43mg | 36mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.052g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.107mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.07mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.037mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.114mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.039mg | 0% |
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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
25%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
25%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet potato contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sweet potato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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)