Cassava vs. Ham — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cassava and ham different?
- Cassava is richer in vitamin C, while ham is higher in vitamin B1, selenium, vitamin B12, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and vitamin B3.
- Ham covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 56% more than cassava.
- Cassava is lower in sodium.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index (94) than ham (0).
Cassava, raw and Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +611.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +448.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +747.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +625.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2685.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +766.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +320.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +371.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +276.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +354.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +259.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2437.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1439% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1875% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +604.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3393.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1025% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.754mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 1203mg | 52% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 20.93g | 39% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 19.5µg | 34% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.65µg | 27% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 196mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.4mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 2.88mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 0mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 4.023mg | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 53mg | 18% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.48mg | 15% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.054mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 1.5g | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.202mg | 12% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 85.1mg | 11% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 5.53g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 1.81g | 8% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 0g | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.403mg | 6% |
| Folate | 27µg | 3µg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 2.62g | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.8µg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 32IU | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.54g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 14mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 145kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 8mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 1.5g | N/A |
| Potassium | 271mg | 287mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.931mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.918mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 1.661mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 1.775mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.553mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.908mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
55%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ham is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ham is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ham is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 1189mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.736g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.