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Cassava vs. Red cabbage — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cassava and Red cabbage?

  • Cassava is richer in Copper, and Manganese, yet Red cabbage is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Red cabbage's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 40% higher.
  • Cassava has 6 times more Copper than Red cabbage. Cassava has 0.1mg of Copper, while Red cabbage has 0.017mg.
  • Cassava contains less Sugar.

We used Cassava, raw and Cabbage, red, raw 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.
Cassava
Cassava
7
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +488.2%
Contains more Manganese +58%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +196.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%
Cassava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Red cabbage
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 30% 12% 13% 22% 4% 6% 6% 32% 4%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +11.5%
Contains less Sodium -48.1%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Copper +488.2%
Contains more Manganese +58%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Calcium +181.3%
Contains more Iron +196.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +11.1%

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.
Cassava
Cassava
4
:
6
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +8484.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1910.5%
Cassava
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%
Red cabbage
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 3% 0% 190% 16% 16% 8% 9% 49% 14% 0% 96%
Contains more Vitamin E +72.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +8484.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +176.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +1910.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cassava
Cassava
2
:
3
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +416.4%
Contains more Water +51.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.43
Equal in Other - 0.65
Cassava
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Red cabbage
7% 90%
Protein: 1.43 g
Fats: 0.16 g
Carbs: 7.37 g
Water: 90.39 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Fats +75%
Contains more Carbs +416.4%
Contains more Water +51.5%
Equal in Protein - 1.43
Equal in Other - 0.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cassava
Cassava
1
:
2
Red cabbage
Red cabbage
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%
Cassava
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Red cabbage
19% 11% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.08 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525%
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +66.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Red cabbage Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 5.27g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 1.43g Red cabbage
Fats 0.28g 0.16g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 7.37g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 31kcal Cassava
Fructose 1.48g Red cabbage
Sugar 1.7g 3.83g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 2.1g Red cabbage
Calcium 16mg 45mg Red cabbage
Iron 0.27mg 0.8mg Red cabbage
Magnesium 21mg 16mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 30mg Red cabbage
Potassium 271mg 243mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 27mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.22mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.017mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.243mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 1116IU Red cabbage
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 56µg Red cabbage
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.11mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 57mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.064mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.069mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.418mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.147mg Red cabbage
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.209mg Red cabbage
Folate 27µg 18µg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg 38.2µg Red cabbage
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.012mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg 0.039mg Red cabbage
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.034mg Red cabbage
Leucine 0.039mg 0.046mg Red cabbage
Lysine 0.044mg 0.049mg Red cabbage
Methionine 0.011mg 0.014mg Red cabbage
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.036mg Red cabbage
Valine 0.035mg 0.048mg Red cabbage
Histidine 0.02mg 0.024mg Red cabbage
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.021g Red cabbage
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.012g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.08g Red cabbage

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Red cabbage
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
39%
Red cabbage
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
14%
Red cabbage

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red cabbage
Red cabbage is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.13g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients
  2. Red cabbage - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169977/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.