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Cassava vs. Cheesecake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cassava and cheesecake

  • Cassava has more vitamin C, manganese, and copper, while cheesecake has more vitamin B2, vitamin A, phosphorus, and vitamin B5.
  • Cheesecake's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 49% higher.
  • Cheesecake contains 52 times less vitamin C than cassava. Cassava contains 20.6mg of vitamin C, while cheesecake contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cassava is lower.
  • Cheesecake has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheesecake is 50, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Cheesecake commercially prepared.

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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 7.9% 15% 7.9% 24% 6.7% 14% 40% 57% 18% 28%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +218.8%
Contains more IronIron +133.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +642.9%

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% 0.33% 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 1.3% 53% 11% 7.5% 7% 45% 3.7% 34% 12% 21% 11% 14% 25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +337.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +15800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +302.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +433.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +131.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +93.7%

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
6% 23% 26% 46%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 22.5 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 45.6 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.3%
Contains more WaterWater +30.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.4%
Contains more FatsFats +7935.7%
Contains more OtherOther +45.2%

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
49% 43% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.921 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.634 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11412%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3237.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Cheesecake DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.074g 9.921g 45%
Fats 0.28g 22.5g 34%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0.4mg 22%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 8.634g 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg 18%
Vitamin A 1µg 159µg 18%
Sodium 14mg 438mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.193mg 11%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.14mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 1.602g 10%
Phosphorus 27mg 93mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.571mg 9%
Copper 0.1mg 0.02mg 9%
Calories 160kcal 321kcal 8%
Protein 1.36g 5.5g 8%
Selenium 0.7µg 5.2µg 8%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0.4g 6%
Iron 0.27mg 0.63mg 5%
Potassium 271mg 90mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.028mg 5%
Carbs 38.06g 25.5g 4%
Calcium 16mg 51mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.195mg 4%
Choline 23.7mg 45.9mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.052mg 3%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.51mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 18IU 2%
Folate 27µg 18µg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 4.4µg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 11mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.56mg 2%
Net carbs 36.26g 25.1g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 21.8g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.064mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.222mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.281mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.464mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.372mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.136mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.258mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.314mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.133mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Cheesecake
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
19%
Cheesecake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
22%
Cheesecake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheesecake
Cheesecake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 424mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.847g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Cheesecake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172711/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.