Mexican tea vs. Yam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mexican tea and yam?
- Mexican tea is richer in manganese, folate, calcium, vitamin B2, magnesium, iron, and zinc, yet yam is richer in vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B1.
- Mexican tea's daily need coverage for manganese is 119% higher.
- Mexican tea has 20 times more calcium than yam. Mexican tea has 275mg of calcium, while yam has 14mg.
We used Epazote, raw and Yam, cooked, boiled, drained, or baked, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 | +572.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1864.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +261.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +25% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +450% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +75.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +735% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -81.4% |
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 | +1142.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1243.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +236.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +239.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +73.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +50% |
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:
1.49 g
Fats:
0.14 g
Carbs:
27.48 g
Water:
70.13 g
Other:
0.76 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +271.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +228.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +351.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +269.4% |
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 Sodium |
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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 | 0.371mg | 119% |
| Folate | 215µg | 16µg | 50% |
| Calcium | 275mg | 14mg | 26% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 18mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.348mg | 0.028mg | 25% |
| Iron | 1.88mg | 0.52mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 3.6mg | 12.1mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.2mg | 8% |
| Carbs | 7.44g | 27.48g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.028mg | 0.095mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.152mg | 0.228mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 86mg | 49mg | 5% |
| Calories | 32kcal | 116kcal | 4% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.152mg | 4% |
| Choline | 16.2mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.179mg | 0.311mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 43mg | 8mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.34mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 2% | |
| Protein | 0.33g | 1.49g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.552mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.14g | 1% |
| Potassium | 633mg | 670mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.64g | 23.58g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.49g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 3.8g | 3.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 3µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.029g | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.005g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.052mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.094mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.033mg | 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
25%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mexican tea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.029g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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)