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Beef vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between beef and cassava

  • Beef has more vitamin B12, selenium, vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin B2, while cassava has more vitamin C.
  • Beef's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 175% higher.
  • The amount of cholesterol in cassava is lower.
  • Beef has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of beef is 0, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.

The food types used in this comparison are Beef, loin, tenderloin roast, separable lean only, boneless, trimmed to 0" fat, select, cooked, roasted 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.
Beef
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 3.9% 31% 114% 32% 101% 111% 7% 1.2% 139%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.9%
Contains more IronIron +1025.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +988.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +859.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3528.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4166.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.1mg

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.
Beef
8
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.36% 5% 3% 19% 92% 108% 29% 154% 526% 4% 5.3% 41%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +31.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +349.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +660.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +219%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +18.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +285.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
3
28% 7% 66%
Protein: 27.55 g
Fats: 6.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.71 g
Other: 0.2 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1925.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2235.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +210%
~equal in Water ~59.68g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Beef
2
44% 47% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.595 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.734 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3545.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1008.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beef Cassava Opinion
Calories 169kcal 160kcal Beef
Protein 27.55g 1.36g Beef
Fats 6.54g 0.28g Beef
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Net carbs 0g 36.26g Cassava
Carbs 0g 38.06g Cassava
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Beef
Magnesium 14mg 21mg Cassava
Calcium 13mg 16mg Cassava
Potassium 352mg 271mg Beef
Iron 3.04mg 0.27mg Beef
Sugar 0g 1.7g Beef
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cassava
Copper 0.097mg 0.1mg Cassava
Zinc 3.7mg 0.34mg Beef
Phosphorus 259mg 27mg Beef
Sodium 54mg 14mg Cassava
Vitamin A 6IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg Beef
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.19mg Beef
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Beef
Manganese 0.009mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 25.4µg 0.7µg Beef
Vitamin B1 0.074mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.4mg 0.048mg Beef
Vitamin B3 5.76mg 0.854mg Beef
Vitamin B5 0.481mg 0.107mg Beef
Vitamin B6 0.669mg 0.088mg Beef
Vitamin B12 4.21µg 0µg Beef
Vitamin K 1.6µg 1.9µg Cassava
Folate 7µg 27µg Cassava
Trans Fat 0.375g 0g Cassava
Choline 75.6mg 23.7mg Beef
Saturated Fat 2.595g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 2.734g 0.075g Beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.532g 0.048g Beef
Tryptophan 0.359mg 0.019mg Beef
Threonine 1.534mg 0.028mg Beef
Isoleucine 1.52mg 0.027mg Beef
Leucine 2.833mg 0.039mg Beef
Lysine 3.178mg 0.044mg Beef
Methionine 0.871mg 0.011mg Beef
Phenylalanine 1.299mg 0.026mg Beef
Valine 1.603mg 0.035mg Beef
Histidine 1.244mg 0.02mg Beef
Omega-3 - EPA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Beef
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Beef
Omega-3 - DPA 0.011g 0g Beef
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Beef
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Beef
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.349g Beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Beef Cassava
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
76%
Beef
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Beef
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.521g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef
Beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef
Beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef
Beef is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174006/nutrients
  2. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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