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Cassava vs. Dates — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cassava and Dates

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese, while Dates has more Fiber, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
  • Dates ' daily need coverage for Fiber is 25% higher.
  • Dates contain 52 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava contains 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Dates contain 0.4mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Dates, deglet noor.

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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 Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.6%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +106%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%
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 12% 39% 31% 27% 58% 1% 8% 69% 35% 17%
Contains more Zinc +17.2%
Contains more Manganese +46.6%
Contains more Calcium +143.8%
Contains more Iron +277.8%
Contains more Magnesium +104.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains more Potassium +142.1%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Copper +106%
Contains more Selenium +328.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%
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 1% 1% 0% 2% 14% 16% 24% 36% 39% 15% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +280%
Contains more Vitamin C +5050%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.3%
Contains more Folate +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +37.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +450.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +42.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +190.7%
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Fats +39.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.1%
Contains more Other +158.1%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
2% 75% 21%
Protein: 2.45 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 75.03 g
Water: 20.53 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +190.7%
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Fats +39.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.1%
Contains more Other +158.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
37% 41% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.019 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +108.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Dates Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 67.03g Dates
Protein 1.36g 2.45g Dates
Fats 0.28g 0.39g Dates
Carbs 38.06g 75.03g Dates
Calories 160kcal 282kcal Dates
Fructose 19.56g Dates
Sugar 1.7g 63.35g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 8g Dates
Calcium 16mg 39mg Dates
Iron 0.27mg 1.02mg Dates
Magnesium 21mg 43mg Dates
Phosphorus 27mg 62mg Dates
Potassium 271mg 656mg Dates
Sodium 14mg 2mg Dates
Zinc 0.34mg 0.29mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.206mg Dates
Manganese 0.384mg 0.262mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 3µg Dates
Vitamin A 13IU 10IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.05mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0.4mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.052mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.066mg Dates
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 1.274mg Dates
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.589mg Dates
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.165mg Dates
Folate 27µg 19µg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.7µg Dates
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.012mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg 0.043mg Dates
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.049mg Dates
Leucine 0.039mg 0.084mg Dates
Lysine 0.044mg 0.066mg Dates
Methionine 0.011mg 0.022mg Dates
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.05mg Dates
Valine 0.035mg 0.071mg Dates
Histidine 0.02mg 0.032mg Dates
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.032g Dates
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.036g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.019g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Dates
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
12%
Dates
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
29%
Dates

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Dates
Dates contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dates
Dates is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dates
Dates is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Dates
Dates is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 61.65g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Dates - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171726/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.