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Cassava vs. Beetroot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cassava and Beetroot

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, however, Beetroot has more Folate, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Beetroot is 21% higher.
  • Beetroot has 4 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava has 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Beetroot has 4.9mg.
  • Cassava is lower in Sugar.

Food types used in this article are Cassava, raw and Beets, 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 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.8% 29% 30% 25% 9.5% 17% 10% 43% 3.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more IronIron +196.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~23mg
~equal in Calcium ~16mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.7µg

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 69% 0.78% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
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 16% 2% 0.8% 0% 7.8% 9.2% 6.3% 9.3% 15% 0% 0.5% 82% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +320.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +375%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +180.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +155.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +850%
Contains more CholineCholine +295%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +153.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +303.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.61 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 87.58 g
Other: 1.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.4%
Contains more WaterWater +46.7%
Contains more OtherOther +74.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
23% 27% 50%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.06 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +134.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Beetroot Opinion
Calories 160kcal 43kcal Cassava
Protein 1.36g 1.61g Beetroot
Fats 0.28g 0.17g Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 4.9mg Cassava
Net carbs 36.26g 6.76g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 9.56g Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Beetroot
Calcium 16mg 16mg
Potassium 271mg 325mg Beetroot
Iron 0.27mg 0.8mg Beetroot
Sugar 1.7g 6.76g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g Beetroot
Copper 0.1mg 0.075mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.35mg Beetroot
Phosphorus 27mg 40mg Beetroot
Sodium 14mg 78mg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 33IU Beetroot
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Beetroot
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.04mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.329mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.7µg
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.031mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.04mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.334mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.155mg Beetroot
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.067mg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.2µg Cassava
Folate 27µg 109µg Beetroot
Choline 23.7mg 6mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.027g Beetroot
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.032g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.06g Beetroot
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.019mg
Threonine 0.028mg 0.047mg Beetroot
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.048mg Beetroot
Leucine 0.039mg 0.068mg Beetroot
Lysine 0.044mg 0.058mg Beetroot
Methionine 0.011mg 0.018mg Beetroot
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.046mg Beetroot
Valine 0.035mg 0.056mg Beetroot
Histidine 0.02mg 0.021mg Beetroot

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Beetroot
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
14%
Cassava
12%
Beetroot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
19%
Beetroot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 64mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beetroot
Beetroot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Beetroot
Beetroot is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/nutrients
  2. Beetroot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169145/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.