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Cardoon vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cardoon and Cassava?

  • Cardoon is richer in Copper, Folate, Calcium, and Iron, yet Cassava is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, and Manganese.
  • Cassava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 21% higher.
  • Cardoon has 12 times more Sodium than Cassava. Cardoon has 170mg of Sodium, while Cassava has 14mg.

We used Cardoon, raw and Cassava, raw types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Copper +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +250%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 27% 30% 10% 36% 23% 5% 77% 34% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +47.6%
Contains more Copper +131%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Manganese +50%
Contains more Selenium +250%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +930%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 7% 5% 7% 6% 21% 27% 51% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.8%
Contains more Folate +151.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +930%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +335%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +184.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +57.5%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Protein +94.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +835.1%
4% 94%
Protein: 0.7 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 4.07 g
Water: 94 g
Other: 1.13 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 Water +57.5%
Contains more Other +82.3%
Contains more Protein +94.3%
Contains more Fats +180%
Contains more Carbs +835.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%
16% 26% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.011 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.018 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.041 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +316.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardoon Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 2.47g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 0.7g 1.36g Cassava
Fats 0.1g 0.28g Cassava
Carbs 4.07g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 17kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g Cardoon
Fiber 1.6g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 70mg 16mg Cardoon
Iron 0.7mg 0.27mg Cardoon
Magnesium 42mg 21mg Cardoon
Phosphorus 23mg 27mg Cassava
Potassium 400mg 271mg Cardoon
Sodium 170mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.17mg 0.34mg Cassava
Copper 0.231mg 0.1mg Cardoon
Manganese 0.256mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.2µg 0.7µg Cassava
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 2mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 0.854mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.338mg 0.107mg Cardoon
Vitamin B6 0.116mg 0.088mg Cardoon
Folate 68µg 27µg Cardoon
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.011g 0.074g Cardoon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.018g 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cardoon Cassava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
10%
Cardoon
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Cardoon
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 156mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.063g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cardoon
Cardoon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Cardoon
Cardoon is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Cardoon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169981/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.