Mexican tea vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mexican tea and winged bean
- Mexican tea has more manganese, folate, calcium, magnesium, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, winged bean is higher in copper, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Winged bean covers your daily need for copper, 133% more than Mexican tea.
- Mexican tea has 11 times more folate than winged bean. While Mexican tea has 215µg of folate, winged bean has only 19µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Epazote, raw and Winged bean tuber, 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +404.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +816.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +482.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +629.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +26.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -18.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +102.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1031.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1253.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +156.7% |
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:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +55.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +25% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +3415.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +73.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +277.7% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 1.386mg | 133% |
| Manganese | 3.098mg | 0.532mg | 112% |
| Folate | 215µg | 19µg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.379mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 30mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 24mg | 23% |
| Protein | 0.33g | 11.6g | 23% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.149mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 15% | |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 28.1g | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 1.64mg | 6% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 148kcal | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 45mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 1.39mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.174g | 1% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.234g | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.222g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 586mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 28.1g | N/A |
| Sodium | 43mg | 35mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.425mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.64mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.592mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.143mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.451mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.599mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Winged bean contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.222g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mexican tea is relatively richer in vitamins
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)