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Cassava vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cassava and Broccoli

  • Cassava has more Manganese, and Copper, however, Broccoli has more Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B5, Folate, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Broccoli is 83% higher.
  • Broccoli has 2 times less Copper than Cassava. Cassava has 0.1mg of Copper, while Broccoli has 0.049mg.

Food types used in this article are Cassava, raw and Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more CopperCopper +104.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -57.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.9%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg

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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +333%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4692.3%
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%
~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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +473.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +107.4%
Contains more FatsFats +32.1%
Contains more WaterWater +49.6%
Contains more OtherOther +40.3%

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
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +581.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +26.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Broccoli Opinion
Calories 160kcal 34kcal Cassava
Protein 1.36g 2.82g Broccoli
Fats 0.28g 0.37g Broccoli
Vitamin C 20.6mg 89.2mg Broccoli
Net carbs 36.26g 4.04g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 6.64g Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 21mg
Calcium 16mg 47mg Broccoli
Potassium 271mg 316mg Broccoli
Iron 0.27mg 0.73mg Broccoli
Sugar 1.7g 1.7g
Fiber 1.8g 2.6g Broccoli
Copper 0.1mg 0.049mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.41mg Broccoli
Phosphorus 27mg 66mg Broccoli
Sodium 14mg 33mg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 623IU Broccoli
Vitamin A 1µg 31µg Broccoli
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.78mg Broccoli
Manganese 0.384mg 0.21mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 2.5µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.071mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.639mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.573mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.175mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 1.9µg 101.6µg Broccoli
Folate 27µg 63µg Broccoli
Choline 23.7mg 18.7mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.039g Broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.011g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.038g Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.028mg 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.039mg 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.044mg 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.011mg 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.035mg 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.02mg 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Broccoli
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
61%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Broccoli
Broccoli is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broccoli
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)

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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.