Broccoli vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between broccoli and cassava
- Broccoli has more vitamin K, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B5, folate, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus; however, cassava has more manganese and copper.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for broccoli is 83% higher.
- Cassava has 48 times less vitamin A than broccoli. Broccoli has 623IU of vitamin A, while cassava has 13IU.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index than broccoli.
Food types used in this article are Broccoli, 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 CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +170.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +144.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +257.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.9% |
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 CVitamin C | +333% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3000% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +310.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +143.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +435.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +5247.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +133.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +33.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +26.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +107.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +32.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +49.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +40.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +473.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +581.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 101.6µg | 1.9µg | 83% |
| Vitamin C | 89.2mg | 20.6mg | 76% |
| Carbs | 6.64g | 38.06g | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.573mg | 0.107mg | 9% |
| Folate | 63µg | 27µg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.384mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175mg | 0.088mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 66mg | 27mg | 6% |
| Calories | 34kcal | 160kcal | 6% |
| Iron | 0.73mg | 0.27mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.117mg | 0.048mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.78mg | 0.19mg | 4% |
| Protein | 2.82g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Fiber | 2.6g | 1.8g | 3% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 16mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 31µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 0.7µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.639mg | 0.854mg | 1% |
| Choline | 18.7mg | 23.7mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.071mg | 0.087mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 33mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.41mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.68g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 316mg | 271mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.37g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.04g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.039g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.011g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.038g | 0.048g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.033mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.088mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.129mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.117mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.125mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.059mg | 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
59%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.7 g)