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Cassava vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cassava and Egg white different?

  • Cassava is richer in Vitamin C, Manganese, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, and Folate, while Egg white is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Egg white covers your daily need of Selenium 35% more than Cassava.
  • Cassava is lower in Sodium.

Cassava, raw and Egg, white, raw, fresh types were 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 Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +3390.9%
Contains more Selenium +2757.1%
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 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +128.6%
Contains more Iron +237.5%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +80%
Contains more Potassium +66.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.6%
Contains more Zinc +1033.3%
Contains more Copper +334.8%
Contains more Manganese +3390.9%
Contains more Selenium +2757.1%

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1660%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +713.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1660%
Contains more Folate +575%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +814.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +77.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +5113.7%
Contains more Protein +701.5%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Equal in Other - 0.63
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +64.7%
Contains more Carbs +5113.7%
Contains more Protein +701.5%
Contains more Water +46.7%
Equal in Other - 0.63

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 0.73g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 0.28g 0.17g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 0.73g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 52kcal Cassava
Fructose 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 1.7g 0.71g Egg white
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 7mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 0.08mg Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 11mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 15mg Cassava
Potassium 271mg 163mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 166mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.03mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.023mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.011mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.004mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.105mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.19mg Egg white
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.005mg Cassava
Folate 27µg 4µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.09µg Egg white
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.028mg 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 0.039mg 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.044mg 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.011mg 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.035mg 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.02mg 0.29mg Egg white
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Egg white
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
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 152mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/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.