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Mexican tea vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mexican tea and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Mexican tea has more Manganese, Folate, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Copper, Iron, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Mexican tea is 126% higher.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Mexican tea. Mexican tea has 0.152mg of Vitamin B6, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) has 0.024mg.

Food types used in this article are Epazote, raw and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, 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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
8
:
2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +1441.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Mexican tea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 83% 71% 87% 37% 56% 6% 30% 64% 405% 5%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Calcium +525%
Contains more Iron +91.8%
Contains more Magnesium +188.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +50.9%
Contains more Potassium +118.3%
Contains more Zinc +205.6%
Contains more Copper +304.3%
Contains more Manganese +1441.3%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%

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.
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
5
:
3
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63
Mexican tea
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%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +251.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +251%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +533.3%
Contains more Folate +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +689.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +350%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +203.6%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.63

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mexican tea
Mexican tea
3
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2
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Other +247.2%
Contains more Protein +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%
Equal in Water - 87.47
Mexican tea
7% 89% 3%
Protein: 0.33 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 7.44 g
Water: 89.21 g
Other: 2.5 g
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Other +247.2%
Contains more Protein +666.7%
Contains more Carbs +23.4%
Equal in Water - 87.47

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 Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mexican tea Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 3.64g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Protein 0.33g 2.53g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fats 0.52g 0.1g Mexican tea
Carbs 7.44g 9.18g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Calories 32kcal 47kcal Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Fiber 3.8g Mexican tea
Calcium 275mg 44mg Mexican tea
Iron 1.88mg 0.98mg Mexican tea
Magnesium 121mg 42mg Mexican tea
Phosphorus 86mg 57mg Mexican tea
Potassium 633mg 290mg Mexican tea
Sodium 43mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 1.1mg 0.36mg Mexican tea
Copper 0.19mg 0.047mg Mexican tea
Manganese 3.098mg 0.201mg Mexican tea
Selenium 0.9µg 1.5µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A 57IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 3.6mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.028mg 0.085mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B2 0.348mg 0.099mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 0.63mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.051mg Mexican tea
Vitamin B6 0.152mg 0.024mg Mexican tea
Folate 215µg 45µg Mexican tea
Tryptophan 0.029mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Threonine 0.094mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Isoleucine 0.135mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Leucine 0.18mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lysine 0.166mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Methionine 0.036mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Phenylalanine 0.139mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Valine 0.146mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Histidine 0.082mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Saturated Fat 0.026g Mexican tea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.042g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

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Mexican tea Yardlong bean (Asparagus 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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Mexican tea
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mexican tea
Mexican tea is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.

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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.