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Cassava vs. Pepperoni — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cassava and pepperoni

  • Cassava has more vitamin C, while pepperoni has more vitamin B12, selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Pepperoni's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 88% higher.
  • The amount of sodium in cassava is lower.
  • Pepperoni has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pepperoni is 28, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Pepperoni, beef and pork, sliced.

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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 13% 5.7% 24% 50% 30% 67% 68% 206% 140% 158%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more IronIron +392.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +617.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +485.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4042.9%
~equal in Potassium ~274mg
~equal in Copper ~0.091mg

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 0% 0% 21% 20% 68% 59% 94% 56% 84% 163% 15% 3.8% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +440%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +442.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +211.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +435.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +769.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +311.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +205.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +116%

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
19% 46% 29% 5%
Protein: 19.25 g
Fats: 46.28 g
Carbs: 1.18 g
Water: 28.55 g
Other: 4.74 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3125.4%
Contains more WaterWater +109%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1315.4%
Contains more FatsFats +16428.6%
Contains more OtherOther +664.5%

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
41% 48% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.708 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 20.77 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.458 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +27593.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9187.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Pepperoni DV% diff.
Saturated fat 0.074g 17.708g 80%
Fats 0.28g 46.28g 71%
Sodium 14mg 1582mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.3µg 54%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 20.77g 52%
Selenium 0.7µg 29µg 51%
Protein 1.36g 19.25g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Manganese 0.384mg 1.074mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 4.458g 29%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 4.987mg 26%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.362mg 21%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.44mg 19%
Phosphorus 27mg 158mg 19%
Calories 160kcal 504kcal 17%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.93mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.257mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.271mg 15%
Iron 0.27mg 1.33mg 13%
Carbs 38.06g 1.18g 12%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg 7%
Vitamin D 0IU 52IU 7%
Folate 27µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.03mg 6%
Choline 23.7mg 51.2mg 5%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 5.8µg 3%
Copper 0.1mg 0.091mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 18mg 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 1.18g N/A
Calcium 16mg 19mg 0%
Potassium 271mg 274mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 1.527g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.23mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.869mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.901mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 1.575mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 1.652mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.511mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.778mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.987mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.688mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.164g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.04g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.136g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.605g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Pepperoni
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
47%
Pepperoni
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
76%
Pepperoni

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pepperoni
Pepperoni is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 1568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.634g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)

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. Pepperoni - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174575/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.