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Cassava vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cassava and Chinook salmon

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 120% higher.
  • Chinook salmon has 20 times less Manganese than Cassava. Cassava has 0.384mg of Manganese, while Chinook salmon has 0.019mg.

Food types used in this article are Cassava, raw and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

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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 less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Manganese +1921.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Magnesium +481%
Contains more Phosphorus +1274.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
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 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Manganese +1921.1%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Magnesium +481%
Contains more Phosphorus +1274.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1076.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +708.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1076.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +708.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1791.2%
Contains more Fats +4678.6%
Equal in Water - 65.6
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1791.2%
Contains more Fats +4678.6%
Equal in Water - 65.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7556%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5445.8%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7556%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5445.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Chinook salmon Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 0g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 25.72g Chinook salmon
Fats 0.28g 13.38g Chinook salmon
Carbs 38.06g 0g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 231kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 1.7g Chinook salmon
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 28mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.27mg 0.91mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 21mg 122mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 27mg 371mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 271mg 505mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 14mg 60mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.56mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.1mg 0.053mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.019mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 46.8µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 13IU 496IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 149µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 4.1mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.044mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.154mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 10.045mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.865mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.462mg Chinook salmon
Folate 27µg 35µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.87µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.288mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 0.028mg 1.127mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 0.027mg 1.185mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 0.039mg 2.09mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 0.044mg 2.362mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.011mg 0.761mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 1.004mg Chinook salmon
Valine 0.035mg 1.325mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.02mg 0.757mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 3.214g Cassava
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 5.742g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 2.662g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cassava Chinook salmon
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
68%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $14.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.