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Cassava vs. Marshmallow — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cassava and Marshmallow

  • The amount of Vitamin C, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Folate in Cassava is higher than in Marshmallow.
  • Cassava covers your daily Vitamin C needs 23% more than Marshmallow.
  • Marshmallow has 237 times less Choline than Cassava. Cassava has 23.7mg of Choline, while Marshmallow has 0.1mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Candies, marshmallows.

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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 +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +5320%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Manganese +4700%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.097
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% 9% 2% 4% 1% 11% 2% 33% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +17.4%
Contains more Magnesium +950%
Contains more Phosphorus +237.5%
Contains more Potassium +5320%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +750%
Contains more Manganese +4700%
Contains more Selenium +142.9%
Equal in Copper - 0.097

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.
Cassava
10
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2833.3%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +8600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +994.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2040%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2833.3%
Contains more Folate +2600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +263.9%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +113.6%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
2% 81% 16%
Protein: 1.8 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 81.3 g
Water: 16.4 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more Fats +40%
Contains more Water +263.9%
Contains more Other +106.7%
Contains more Protein +32.4%
Contains more Carbs +113.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.08
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
31% 44% 26%
Saturated Fat: 0.056 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.047 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.08
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Marshmallow Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 81.2g Marshmallow
Protein 1.36g 1.8g Marshmallow
Fats 0.28g 0.2g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 81.3g Marshmallow
Calories 160kcal 318kcal Marshmallow
Sugar 1.7g 57.56g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 0.1g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 3mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 0.23mg Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 2mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 8mg Cassava
Potassium 271mg 5mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 80mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.04mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.097mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.008mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 1.7µg Marshmallow
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.001mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.001mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.078mg Cassava
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.005mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.003mg Cassava
Folate 27µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg 0.035mg Marshmallow
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.028mg Marshmallow
Leucine 0.039mg 0.066mg Marshmallow
Lysine 0.044mg 0.077mg Marshmallow
Methionine 0.011mg 0.015mg Marshmallow
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.042mg Marshmallow
Valine 0.035mg 0.05mg Marshmallow
Histidine 0.02mg 0.017mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.056g Marshmallow
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.08g Marshmallow
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.047g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Marshmallow
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
0%
Marshmallow
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
7%
Marshmallow

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Marshmallow
Marshmallow is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 55.86g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 66mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Marshmallow - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167995/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.