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Cassava vs. Pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cassava and pea raw different?

  • Pea raw is higher than cassava in vitamin C, vitamin K, fiber, vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, folate, copper, and zinc.
  • Pea raw covers your daily need for vitamin C, 22% more than cassava.
  • Cassava has a higher glycemic index (94) than pea raw (54).

Cassava, raw and Peas, green, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 4.8% 24% 10% 33% 9.3% 12% 1.8% 50% 3.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 7.5% 22% 55% 59% 34% 46% 0.65% 53% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.3%
Contains more IronIron +444.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +76%
Contains more ZincZinc +264.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +300%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +157.1%
~equal in Potassium ~244mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.41mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 69% 0.33% 3.8% 0% 22% 11% 16% 6.4% 20% 0% 4.8% 20% 13%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 133% 13% 2.6% 0% 67% 30% 39% 6.2% 39% 0% 62% 49% 15%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +205.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +175%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +144.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1205.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +140.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.104mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
5% 14% 79%
Protein: 5.42 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 14.45 g
Water: 78.86 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +163.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +298.5%
Contains more FatsFats +42.9%
Contains more WaterWater +32.1%
Contains more OtherOther +40.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
24% 12% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.071 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.187 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +114.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +289.6%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.071g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin C 20.6mg 40mg 22%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 24.8µg 19%
Fiber 1.8g 5.7g 16%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.266mg 15%
Iron 0.27mg 1.47mg 15%
Phosphorus 27mg 108mg 12%
Folate 27µg 65µg 10%
Carbs 38.06g 14.45g 8%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 2.09mg 8%
Protein 1.36g 5.42g 8%
Copper 0.1mg 0.176mg 8%
Zinc 0.34mg 1.24mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.169mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.132mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg 4%
Calories 160kcal 81kcal 4%
Magnesium 21mg 33mg 3%
Selenium 0.7µg 1.8µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.187g 1%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.41mg 1%
Potassium 271mg 244mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 25mg 1%
Choline 23.7mg 28.4mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.4g 0%
Net carbs 36.26g 8.75g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 5.67g N/A
Sodium 14mg 5mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.13mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.104mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.074g 0.071g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 0.035g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.203mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.195mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.323mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.317mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.082mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.2mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.235mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.107mg 0%
Fructose 0.39g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
35%
Pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
31%
Pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pea raw
Pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pea raw
Pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pea raw
Pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pea raw
Pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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. Pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170419/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.