Biscuit vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between biscuits and cassava
- Biscuits have more selenium, iron, vitamin B1, calcium, vitamin B2, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, cassava is richer in vitamin C.
- Biscuits cover your daily selenium needs 34% more than cassava.
- Cassava has 58 times less saturated fat than biscuits. Biscuits have 4.324g of saturated fat, while cassava has 0.074g.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cassava is 94, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe 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 CalciumCalcium | +1368.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +974.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +507.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2685.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +22% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.6% |
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 | +309.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +545.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +245.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +166.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +125.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +10200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +151.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +414.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5721.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +416.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +106.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +9140% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +8572.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.3% |
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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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 19.5µg | 0.7µg | 34% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 0.27mg | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.163g | 0.048g | 27% |
| Fats | 16.3g | 0.28g | 25% |
| Sodium | 580mg | 14mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.356mg | 0.087mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 235mg | 16mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 164mg | 27mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.31mg | 0.048mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 4.324g | 0.074g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 6.93g | 0.075g | 17% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.949mg | 0.854mg | 13% |
| Protein | 7g | 1.36g | 11% |
| Calories | 353kcal | 160kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 61µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.285mg | 0.107mg | 4% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 121mg | 271mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.035mg | 0.088mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 44.6g | 38.06g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.082mg | 0.1mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 1.8g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 43.1g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.18g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Manganese | 0.378mg | 0.384mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.087mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.211mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.273mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.514mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.226mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.132mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.347mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.313mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.161mg | 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
23%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.25g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Biscuit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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