Cassava vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Cassava and Ginger
- Cassava has more Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Ginger is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.
- Cassava covers your daily Vitamin C needs 17% more than Ginger.
- Ginger has 3 times less Vitamin B1 than Cassava. Cassava has 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, while Ginger has 0.025mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Ginger root, raw.
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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 ManganeseManganese | +67.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +104.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +53.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +122.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +126% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.9% |
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 | +312% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +248% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +41.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1800% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +145.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +36.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +89.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +21.5% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +33.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +167.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +105.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +220.8% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 160kcal | 80kcal |
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| Protein | 1.36g | 1.82g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.75g |
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 5mg |
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| Net carbs | 36.26g | 15.77g |
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| Carbs | 38.06g | 17.77g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 16mg | |
| Potassium | 271mg | 415mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.6mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 1.7g | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.226mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.34mg | |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 34mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.26mg |
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| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.229mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.7µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.034mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.203mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 11µg |
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| Choline | 23.7mg | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.074g | 0.203g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.154g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.154g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.036mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.051mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.074mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.057mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.013mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.045mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.073mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.03mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 84)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ginger is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.129g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (1.7 g)
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.