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Cassava vs. Margarine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cassava and Margarine

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Folate, and Vitamin B1, while Margarine has more Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin K, and Vitamin E .
  • Margarine's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 91% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Cassava is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, without salt.

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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 +433.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +1405.6%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
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 1% 3% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +350%
Contains more Magnesium +600%
Contains more Phosphorus +440%
Contains more Potassium +1405.6%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +10200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3613%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.8%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +27415.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +4636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4794.7%
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 215% 180% 0% 1% 3% 9% 1% 0% 3% 1% 13% 233%
Contains more Vitamin C +10200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3613%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +877.8%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin A +27415.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +4636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +4794.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +750%
Contains more Carbs +5337.1%
Contains more Water +261.3%
Contains more Fats +28725%
Contains more Other +208.1%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
81% 17% 2%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 80.71 g
Carbs: 0.7 g
Water: 16.52 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +750%
Contains more Carbs +5337.1%
Contains more Water +261.3%
Contains more Fats +28725%
Contains more Other +208.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51736%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50529.2%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
19% 50% 31%
Saturated Fat: 15.189 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 38.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.302 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51736%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50529.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Margarine Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 0.7g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 0.16g Cassava
Fats 0.28g 80.71g Margarine
Carbs 38.06g 0.7g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 717kcal Margarine
Sugar 1.7g 0g Margarine
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 3mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 0.06mg Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 3mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 5mg Cassava
Potassium 271mg 18mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 2mg Margarine
Zinc 0.34mg 0mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 3577IU Margarine
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 819µg Margarine
Vitamin E 0.19mg 9mg Margarine
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0.2mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.01mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.037mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.023mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.009mg Cassava
Folate 27µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.1µg Margarine
Vitamin K 1.9µg 93µg Margarine
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Trans Fat 0g 14.89g Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 15.189g Cassava
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g Margarine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 38.877g Margarine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 24.302g Margarine
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 21.522g Margarine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Margarine
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
55%
Margarine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
1%
Margarine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Margarine
Margarine contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Margarine
Margarine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.115g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Margarine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173585/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.