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Cassava vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between cassava and feta

  • Cassava has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, calcium, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B6, and zinc than feta.
  • Feta covers your daily need for saturated fat, 74% 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 Cheese, feta.

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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%
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1271.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2981.3%
Contains more IronIron +140.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +747.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1148.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2042.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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%
Feta
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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% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +53.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +77%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1658.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +803.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +381.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~1.8µg

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
Feta
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +830.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +944.9%
Contains more FatsFats +7500%
Contains more OtherOther +738.7%
~equal in Water ~55.22g

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
Feta
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6064%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1131.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Feta DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Saturated fat 0.074g 14.946g 68%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.844mg 61%
Calcium 16mg 493mg 48%
Phosphorus 27mg 337mg 44%
Sodium 14mg 917mg 39%
Fats 0.28g 21.28g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Selenium 0.7µg 15µg 26%
Protein 1.36g 14.21g 26%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.424mg 26%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg 23%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.88mg 23%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.967mg 17%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.028mg 15%
Vitamin A 1µg 125µg 14%
Carbs 38.06g 4.09g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 4.623g 11%
Copper 0.1mg 0.032mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Potassium 271mg 62mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.154mg 6%
Calories 160kcal 264kcal 5%
Iron 0.27mg 0.65mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.591g 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Choline 23.7mg 15.4mg 2%
Folate 27µg 32µg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.991mg 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 4.09g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 4.09g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.18mg 0%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.8µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.397mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Feta
Feta is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 903mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.872g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.

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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.