Black turtle bean vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between black turtle bean and cassava
- Black turtle bean has more iron, folate, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and manganese; however, cassava is richer in vitamin C.
- Black turtle bean covers your daily iron needs 105% more than cassava.
- Cassava has 16 times less folate than black turtle bean. Black turtle bean has 444µg of folate, while cassava has 27µg.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cassava is 94, while the glycemic index of black turtle bean is 20.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw and Cassava, 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 | +661.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +453.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +900% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +547.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1529.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +160.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +357.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +934.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +302.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +740.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +225% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +194.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1544.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1462.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +221.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +66.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +480.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +442.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +706.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.1% |
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Monounsaturated fat
~0.075g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 8.7mg | 0.27mg | 105% |
| Folate | 444µg | 27µg | 104% |
| Copper | 1mg | 0.1mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.9mg | 0.087mg | 68% |
| Phosphorus | 440mg | 27mg | 59% |
| Fiber | 15.5g | 1.8g | 55% |
| Protein | 21.25g | 1.36g | 40% |
| Potassium | 1500mg | 271mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 160mg | 21mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 0.384mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.34mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.899mg | 0.107mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.286mg | 0.088mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.193mg | 0.048mg | 11% |
| Calories | 339kcal | 160kcal | 9% |
| Carbs | 63.25g | 38.06g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.955mg | 0.854mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 3.2µg | 0.7µg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 1.9µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.387g | 0.048g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.232g | 0.074g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.9g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.75g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Sodium | 9mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0.19mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.078g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.252mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.894mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.938mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.697mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.459mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.32mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.149mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.112mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.592mg | 0.02mg | 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
60%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.42g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.158g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black turtle bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)