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Cassava vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cassava and Dulce de Leche different?

  • Cassava is higher in Vitamin C, Manganese, and Copper, however, Dulce de Leche is richer in Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B2 from Dulce de Leche is 27% higher.
  • Cassava contains 192 times more Manganese than Dulce de Leche. While Cassava contains 0.384mg of Manganese, Dulce de Leche contains only 0.002mg.
  • Cassava has less Saturated Fat.

Cassava, raw and Dulce de Leche 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.
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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more IronIron +58.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1468.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +132.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +285.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~22mg

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% 0.78% 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 8.7% 16% 4% 6% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +443.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1953.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +743.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +680.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +275.9%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.2mg

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% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +107.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +402.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45.4%
Contains more OtherOther +182.3%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2757.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +681.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Dulce de Leche Opinion
Calories 160kcal 315kcal Dulce de Leche
Protein 1.36g 6.84g Dulce de Leche
Fats 0.28g 7.35g Dulce de Leche
Vitamin C 20.6mg 2.6mg Cassava
Net carbs 36.26g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Carbs 38.06g 55.35g Dulce de Leche
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg Cassava
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Dulce de Leche
Magnesium 21mg 22mg Dulce de Leche
Calcium 16mg 251mg Dulce de Leche
Potassium 271mg 350mg Dulce de Leche
Iron 0.27mg 0.17mg Cassava
Sugar 1.7g 49.74g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.004mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.79mg Dulce de Leche
Phosphorus 27mg 193mg Dulce de Leche
Sodium 14mg 129mg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 267IU Dulce de Leche
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 74µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.2mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Dulce de Leche
Manganese 0.384mg 0.002mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 2.7µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.016mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.405mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.21mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.835mg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.016mg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg Dulce de Leche
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.3µg Cassava
Folate 27µg 11µg Cassava
Trans Fat 0g 0.364g Cassava
Choline 23.7mg 89.1mg Dulce de Leche
Saturated Fat 0.074g 4.534g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 2.143g Dulce de Leche
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.375g Dulce de Leche
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Fructose 0.32g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.009g Dulce de Leche
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Dulce de Leche
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g Dulce de Leche

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Dulce de Leche
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
22%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dulce de Leche
Dulce de Leche is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 48.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 115mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.46g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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