Cassava vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cassava and cod different?
- Cassava is higher in vitamin C, manganese, and copper; however, cod is richer in vitamin B5, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B5 for cod is 3058% higher.
- Cassava contains 26 times more manganese than cod. While cassava contains 0.384mg of manganese, cod contains only 0.015mg.
- Cod has a lower glycemic index (0) than cassava (94).
Cassava, raw and Fish, cod, Atlantic, raw are the varieties 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 CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2460% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +52.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +40.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +32.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +651.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +4628.6% |
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 | +1960% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +236.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +142890.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +178.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +175.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +106.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1209.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +139.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +25.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +381.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 153mg | 3058% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 33.1µg | 59% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.91µg | 38% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 17.81g | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 203mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 1mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.015mg | 16% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 43mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 0g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.245mg | 12% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 65.2mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.028mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 2.063mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Folate | 27µg | 7µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.9µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 36IU | 5% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 413mg | 4% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 82kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.64mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.1µg | 2% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 54mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.231g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.076mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.065mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 12µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.45mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.38mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 0g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.131g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.094g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.199mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.781mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.821mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 1.447mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 1.635mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.527mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.524mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.064g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.12g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.01g | N/A |
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
14%
731%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
38%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cod is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cod is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cod is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.1)