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Candy bar vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between candy bar and cassava

  • Candy bar has more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B3, phosphorus, manganese, zinc, vitamin E, and magnesium, while cassava has more vitamin C.
  • Candy bar's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 11762% higher.
  • Cassava contains 63 times less saturated fat than candy bar. Candy bar contains 4.678g of saturated fat, while cassava contains 0.074g.
  • Candy bar has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of candy bar is 51, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.

The food types used in this comparison are Candies, peanut bar 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 23% 36% 36% 258% 107% 132% 20% 162% 26%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +423.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +387.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50.2%
Contains more IronIron +259.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +674%
Contains more ZincZinc +1058.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1040.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +223.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +571.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91%

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.
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% 82% 0% 25% 32% 149% 50% 35308% 0% 0% 56% 16%
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% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2057.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +191.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +827.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +675.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +173763.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +177.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +1039.7%
Contains more FatsFats +11935.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.5%
Contains more OtherOther +190.3%
Contains more WaterWater +3630%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.678 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.65 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 +22194.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +22087.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Candy bar Cassava DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 153mg 0.088mg 11762%
Copper 0.774mg 0.1mg 75%
Polyunsaturated fat 10.65g 0.048g 71%
Fats 33.7g 0.28g 51%
Vitamin B3 7.922mg 0.854mg 44%
Monounsaturated fat 16.721g 0.075g 42%
Phosphorus 308mg 27mg 40%
Manganese 1.243mg 0.384mg 37%
Zinc 3.94mg 0.34mg 33%
Protein 15.5g 1.36g 28%
Vitamin E 4.1mg 0.19mg 26%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg 23%
Magnesium 110mg 21mg 21%
Saturated fat 4.678g 0.074g 21%
Calories 522kcal 160kcal 18%
Vitamin B5 0.83mg 0.107mg 14%
Folate 75µg 27µg 12%
Fiber 4.1g 1.8g 9%
Iron 0.97mg 0.27mg 9%
Selenium 4.7µg 0.7µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.14mg 0.048mg 7%
Sodium 156mg 14mg 6%
Calcium 78mg 16mg 6%
Potassium 407mg 271mg 4%
Carbs 47.4g 38.06g 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.087mg 1%
Choline 29.4mg 23.7mg 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 42.22g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.149mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.52mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.534mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.986mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.545mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.185mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.787mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.638mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.385mg 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Candy bar 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
2748%
Candy bar
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Candy bar
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.604g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Candy bar
Candy bar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Candy bar
Candy bar is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.