Cassava vs. Red leaf lettuce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Cassava and Red leaf lettuce
- Cassava has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Manganese, while Red leaf lettuce has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and Iron.
- Red leaf lettuce's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 115% higher.
- Red leaf lettuce contains 6 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava contains 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Red leaf lettuce contains 3.7mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Lettuce, red leaf, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +257.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +344.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +114.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +456.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +26.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +166% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +100.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +57530.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +7284.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
Protein:
1.33 g
Fats:
0.22 g
Carbs:
2.26 g
Water:
95.64 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +27.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1584.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +60.3% |
~equal in
Protein
~1.33g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.072 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1400% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -77% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +50% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 160kcal | 16kcal |
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| Protein | 1.36g | 1.33g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.22g |
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| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 3.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 36.26g | 1.36g |
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| Carbs | 38.06g | 2.26g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 187mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.48g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.9g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.028mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.2mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 28mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 25mg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU | 7492IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 375µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.203mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 1.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.064mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.077mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 0.321mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.144mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 140.3µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 36µg |
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| Choline | 23.7mg | 11.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.074g | 0.017g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.005g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.072g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.048mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.038mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.07mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.045mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.016mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.067mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.048mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.019mg |
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| Fructose | 0.28g |
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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%
71%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
14%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.22g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red leaf lettuce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Red leaf lettuce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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