Cassava vs. Carrot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cassava and carrots different?
- Cassava is richer in vitamin C, manganese, and copper, while carrots are higher in vitamin A and vitamin K.
- Carrots cover your daily need for vitamin A, 334% more than cassava.
- Cassava contains 3 times more vitamin C than carrots. Cassava contains 20.6mg of vitamin C, while carrots contain 5.9mg.
- Cassava is lower in sugar.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index (94) than carrots (39).
Cassava, raw and Carrots, raw types were used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +122.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +168.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +600% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +18.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +11.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.6% |
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 | +249.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +31.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +169.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +83400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +247.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +56.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +594.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +16.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +297.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +47.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +435.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +143.8% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 835µg | 93% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 5.9mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.143mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 9.58g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 13.2µg | 9% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 41kcal | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.045mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.138mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2.8g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 8.8mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.273mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 69mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.066mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.983mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Potassium | 271mg | 320mg | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.058mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.24mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.93g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 6.78g | N/A |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 4.74g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.037g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.117g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.101mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.069mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.04mg | 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
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35%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carrot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Carrot is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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