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Cassava vs. Pork chop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between cassava and pork chop

  • Cassava has more vitamin C; however, pork chop has more selenium, vitamin B3, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for selenium for pork chop is 65% higher.
  • Cassava is lower in saturated fat.
  • Cassava has a higher glycemic index than pork chop.

Food types used in this article are Cassava, raw and Pork, fresh, loin, blade (chops), bone-in, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 14% 17% 28% 33% 35% 86% 103% 9.7% 1.3% 199%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3740%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +16.2%
Contains more IronIron +222.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +826.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +792.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5100%
~equal in Magnesium ~20mg
~equal in Copper ~0.105mg

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% 1.3% 4.2% 15% 123% 72% 149% 66% 113% 83% 0% 0% 37%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +10.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +552.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +828.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +931.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +184.8%

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
24% 14% 61%
Protein: 23.72 g
Fats: 14.35 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 61.45 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1644.1%
Contains more FatsFats +5025%
~equal in Water ~61.45g

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
39% 44% 17%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.339 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.894 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6416%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3845.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cassava Pork chop
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 Pork chop DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 36.4µg 65%
Protein 1.36g 23.72g 45%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 7.927mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.49mg 34%
Phosphorus 27mg 241mg 31%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.489mg 31%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.66µg 28%
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg 26%
Zinc 0.34mg 3.15mg 26%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg 23%
Fats 0.28g 14.35g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 1.104mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.313mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.074g 4.339g 19%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.01mg 16%
Carbs 38.06g 0g 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 1.894g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 4.887g 12%
Iron 0.27mg 0.87mg 8%
Choline 23.7mg 67.5mg 8%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Folate 27µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg 5%
Vitamin D 0IU 40IU 5%
Calories 160kcal 231kcal 4%
Calcium 16mg 56mg 4%
Sodium 14mg 74mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0µg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.105mg 1%
Potassium 271mg 315mg 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 0g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 20mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 0g N/A
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.21mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.066g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.282mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 1.043mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 1.123mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 1.952mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 2.109mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.65mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.985mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 1.2mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.965mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.065g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.922g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Pork chop
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
51%
Pork chop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
53%
Pork chop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork chop
Pork chop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork chop
Pork chop is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.265g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.6)

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. Pork chop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167824/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.