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Cassava vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cassava and crackers

  • Cassava has more vitamin C; however, crackers are higher in vitamin K, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and vitamin E.
  • Crackers cover your daily need for vitamin K, 56% more than cassava.
  • Cassava has less sodium.
  • The glycemic index of cassava is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cassava, raw and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more IronIron +1392.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +818.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +27.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +857.1%
~equal in Copper ~0.104mg

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 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +39.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +850%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +289.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3547.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +240.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more WaterWater +1800.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +388.2%
Contains more FatsFats +9339.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +61.1%
Contains more OtherOther +301.6%

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8637.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27268.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Crackers DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 13.137g 87%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 69.3µg 56%
Iron 0.27mg 4.03mg 47%
Fats 0.28g 26.43g 40%
Phosphorus 27mg 248mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.456mg 31%
Sodium 14mg 726mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.416mg 27%
Saturated fat 0.074g 5.562g 25%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 4.352mg 22%
Starch 49.69g 20%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 3.03mg 19%
Calories 160kcal 510kcal 18%
Folate 27µg 92µg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 6.553g 16%
Selenium 0.7µg 6.7µg 11%
Protein 1.36g 6.64g 11%
Calcium 16mg 120mg 10%
Carbs 38.06g 61.3g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.417mg 6%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.491mg 5%
Potassium 271mg 118mg 5%
Choline 23.7mg 9.6mg 3%
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.063mg 2%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.49mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 59g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 8.18g N/A
Copper 0.1mg 0.104mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.076g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.084mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.193mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.246mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.471mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.103mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.112mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.331mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.294mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.145mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Crackers
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
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Crackers
Crackers is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crackers
Crackers is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 712mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.