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Cassava vs. Chicken sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cassava and Chicken sandwich?

  • Cassava is richer in Vitamin C, yet Chicken sandwich is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Iron, and Vitamin E .
  • Chicken sandwich's daily need coverage for Vitamin B3 is 43% higher.
  • Cassava has 26 times more Vitamin C than Chicken sandwich. Cassava has 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Chicken sandwich has 0.8mg.
  • Cassava contains less Sodium.

We used Cassava, raw and Fast foods, chicken fillet sandwich, plain with pickles 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 Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +585.2%
Contains more Zinc +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Equal in Potassium - 245
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 67% 18% 80% 22% 99% 17% 23% 29% 109%
Contains more Potassium +10.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +49.3%
Contains more Manganese +75.3%
Contains more Calcium +262.5%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +585.2%
Contains more Zinc +79.4%
Contains more Selenium +2742.9%
Equal in Potassium - 245

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 C +2475%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1021.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335.2%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +347.4%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 49% 3% 3% 58% 70% 145% 72% 89% 36% 17% 22%
Contains more Vitamin C +2475%
Contains more Vitamin A +146.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +1168.4%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +164.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +525%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +804%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1021.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +335.2%
Contains more Folate +74.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +347.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +82.2%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Protein +1097.1%
Contains more Fats +3896.4%
Contains more Other +335.5%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
16% 11% 21% 49% 3%
Protein: 16.28 g
Fats: 11.19 g
Carbs: 20.89 g
Water: 48.94 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more Carbs +82.2%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Protein +1097.1%
Contains more Fats +3896.4%
Contains more Other +335.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5874.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6518.8%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
22% 46% 32%
Saturated Fat: 2.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.481 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.177 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5874.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6518.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Chicken sandwich Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 19.49g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 16.28g Chicken sandwich
Fats 0.28g 11.19g Chicken sandwich
Carbs 38.06g 20.89g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 250kcal Chicken sandwich
Starch 16.5g Chicken sandwich
Fructose 0.97g Chicken sandwich
Sugar 1.7g 3.64g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 1.4g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 58mg Chicken sandwich
Iron 0.27mg 1.77mg Chicken sandwich
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Chicken sandwich
Phosphorus 27mg 185mg Chicken sandwich
Potassium 271mg 245mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 753mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.61mg Chicken sandwich
Copper 0.1mg 0.067mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.219mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 19.9µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A 13IU 32IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.41mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0IU 5IU Chicken sandwich
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0.8mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.23mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.3mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 7.72mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 1.2mg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.383mg Chicken sandwich
Folate 27µg 47µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.13µg Chicken sandwich
Vitamin K 1.9µg 8.5µg Chicken sandwich
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
Cholesterol 0mg 35mg Cassava
Trans Fat 0g 0.03g Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 2.123g Cassava
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.003g Chicken sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 4.481g Chicken sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 3.177g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.884g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g Chicken sandwich
Omega-3 - ALA 0.197g Chicken sandwich
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Chicken sandwich

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Chicken sandwich
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
14%
Cassava
47%
Chicken sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
48%
Chicken sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken sandwich
Chicken sandwich is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 739mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.049g)

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. Chicken sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170295/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.