Cassava vs. Danish pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cassava and danish pastry different?
- Cassava is higher in vitamin C; however, danish pastry is richer in selenium, iron, vitamin B2, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and folate.
- Daily need coverage for saturated fat for danish pastry is 34% higher.
- Cassava contains 206 times more vitamin C than danish pastry. While cassava contains 20.6mg of vitamin C, danish pastry contains only 0.1mg.
- Cassava has less sodium.
- Danish pastry has a lower glycemic index (50) than cassava (94).
Cassava, raw and Danish pastry, cheese 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +176.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +118.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +566.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +105.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +300% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2600% |
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 | +20500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +120% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3400% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +84.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +118.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +441.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +134.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +184.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +263.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +122.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
8 g
Fats:
21.9 g
Carbs:
37.2 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
1.5 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +90.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +488.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +7721.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +141.9% |
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Carbs
~37.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.575 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14984% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5264.6% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fats | 0.28g | 21.9g | 33% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 18.9µg | 33% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 6.794g | 31% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 11.313g | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 0.1mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.8mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 417mg | 18% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 2.575g | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.26mg | 16% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 8g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 108mg | 12% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 374kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.19mg | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 23mg | 8% |
| Folate | 27µg | 60µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.2µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 2mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 98mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 6.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 35µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.04mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.304mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1g | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 35mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.351mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.35mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.089mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 15mg | 1% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 20.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 36.2g | N/A |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 37.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 2IU | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 6.95g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.293mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.371mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.644mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.43mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.174mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.402mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.412mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
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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%
22%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
40%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Danish pastry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Danish pastry is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 403mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.72g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.