Cassava vs. Potato wedges — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Cassava and Potato wedges
- Cassava has more Vitamin C, however, Potato wedges has more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 20% higher.
- Potato wedges have 2 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava has 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Potato wedges have 11.2mg.
Food types used in this article are Cassava, raw and USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen.
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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.
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Iron
+159.3%
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Phosphorus
+222.2%
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Potassium
+45.4%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
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Magnesium
+10.5%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Iron
+159.3%
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Phosphorus
+222.2%
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Potassium
+45.4%
Equal in Calcium - 15
Equal in Magnesium - 19
Equal in Zinc - 0.37
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+83.9%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B1
+14.9%
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Vitamin B3
+80.3%
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Vitamin B6
+297.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin C
+83.9%
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Vitamin B2
+20%
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Vitamin B1
+14.9%
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Vitamin B3
+80.3%
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Vitamin B6
+297.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+49.3%
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Protein
+98.5%
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Fats
+685.7%
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Water
+14.4%
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Other
+109.7%
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
2.7 g
Fats:
2.2 g
Carbs:
25.5 g
Water:
68.3 g
Other:
1.3 g
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Carbs
+49.3%
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Protein
+98.5%
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Fats
+685.7%
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Water
+14.4%
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Other
+109.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1834.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+112.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.048 g
Saturated Fat:
0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.102 g
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Saturated Fat
-86.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1834.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+112.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 36.26g | 23.5g |
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| Protein | 1.36g | 2.7g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 2.2g |
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| Carbs | 38.06g | 25.5g |
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| Calories | 160kcal | 123kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 2g |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 0.7mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 19mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 87mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 394mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 49mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.37mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 11.2mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.04mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.54mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.35mg |
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| Folate | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.074g | 0.55g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 1.451g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.102g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
13%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.476g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.