Cassava vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cassava and corn raw
- Cassava has more vitamin C, manganese, and copper, while corn raw has more vitamin B5, phosphorus, vitamin B3, and vitamin B1.
- Cassava's daily need coverage for vitamin C is 15% higher.
- Corn raw contains 2 times less manganese than cassava. Cassava contains 0.384mg of manganese, while corn raw contains 0.163mg.
- The amount of sugar in cassava is lower.
- Corn raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn raw is 52, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.
The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, 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 CalciumCalcium | +700% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +85.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +135.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +92.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +229.6% |
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 | +202.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +171.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +800% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +570.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +103.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +382.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -77.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +476% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +914.6% |
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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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 6.8mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.717mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.163mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 89mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.155mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.77mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 18.7g | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.054mg | 5% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 3.27g | 4% |
| Folate | 27µg | 42µg | 4% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 86kcal | 4% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.52mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.487g | 3% |
| Starch | 5.7g | 2% | |
| Fructose | 1.94g | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.28g | 1.35g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.432g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.325g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.055mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 9µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.46mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.07mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 16.7g | N/A |
| Potassium | 271mg | 270mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | 6.26g | N/A |
| Sodium | 14mg | 15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.6µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 23mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.129mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.137mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.014g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.468g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.251g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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