Cassava vs. Chicory — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between cassava and chicory
- Cassava has more vitamin C, manganese, and copper; however, chicory is higher in fiber.
- Cassava covers your daily vitamin C needs 20% more than chicory.
- Chicory contains 5 times less vitamin B3 than cassava. Cassava contains 0.854mg of vitamin B3, while chicory contains 0.16mg.
- The glycemic index of cassava is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Cassava, raw and Chicory, witloof, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +110% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +28.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +112.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +284% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -85.7% |
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 | +635.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +40.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +433.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +109.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +180% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +851.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +58.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3650% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.044g
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 2.8mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.1mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 4g | 11% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 17kcal | 7% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 3.1g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.051mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.042mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 37µg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.027mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.062mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 211mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.145mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 0.9g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 26mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.024g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.002g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.044g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.054mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.022mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.015mg | 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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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chicory is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chicory contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chicory is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicory is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Chicory is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)