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Cassava vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cassava and Broccoli

  • Cassava has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Broccoli is 83% higher.
  • Broccoli has 2 times less Copper than Cassava. Cassava has 0.1mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.

Food types used in this article are Cassava, raw and Broccoli, 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 less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +170.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 28% 15% 29% 28% 5% 12% 17% 28% 14%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Copper +104.1%
Contains more Manganese +82.9%
Contains more Calcium +193.8%
Contains more Iron +170.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.4%
Contains more Potassium +16.6%
Contains more Zinc +20.6%
Contains more Selenium +257.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 21

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 B1 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4692.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +333%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5247.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 38% 16% 0% 298% 18% 27% 12% 35% 41% 48% 0% 254%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4692.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +310.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +333%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +143.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +435.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +98.9%
Contains more Folate +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +5247.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +473.2%
Contains more Protein +107.4%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Water +49.6%
Contains more Other +40.3%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more Carbs +473.2%
Contains more Protein +107.4%
Contains more Fats +32.1%
Contains more Water +49.6%
Contains more Other +40.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +581.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.038 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +581.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cassava Broccoli
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Broccoli Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 4.04g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.28g 0.37g Broccoli
Carbs 38.06g 6.64g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 34kcal Cassava
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 1.7g
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g Broccoli
Calcium 16mg 47mg Broccoli
Iron 0.27mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Phosphorus 27mg 66mg Broccoli
Potassium 271mg 316mg Broccoli
Sodium 14mg 33mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.21mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin A 13IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Vitamin C 20.6mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.071mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.639mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Folate 27µg 63µg Broccoli
Vitamin K 1.9µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.028mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.039mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.044mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.011mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.035mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.02mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.011g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.038g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Broccoli
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
14%
Cassava
65%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.7 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients
  2. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.