Cassava vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Cassava and Rice different?
- Cassava is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Rice is richer in Selenium, Iron, Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Cassava is 23% higher.
- Cassava contains 11 times more Choline than Rice. While Cassava contains 23.7mg of Choline, Rice contains only 2.1mg.
Cassava, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked are the varieties 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +75% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +60% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +674.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +44.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +44.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +59.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +971.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +375% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1028.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +87.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +264.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +114.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +97.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.28g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +17.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.3% |
~equal in
Saturated Fat
~0.077g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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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 | 130kcal |
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| Protein | 1.36g | 2.69g |
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| Fats | 0.28g | 0.28g | |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 36.26g | 27.77g |
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| Carbs | 38.06g | 28.17g |
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| Magnesium | 21mg | 12mg |
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| Calcium | 16mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 271mg | 35mg |
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 1.2mg |
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| Sugar | 1.7g | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g | 0.4g |
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| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.069mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.49mg |
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| Phosphorus | 27mg | 43mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 1mg |
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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 | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.384mg | 0.472mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg | 7.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.163mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.476mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 0.39mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.093mg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 27µg | 58µg |
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| Choline | 23.7mg | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.074g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g | 0.088g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.076g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.031mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0.096mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0.116mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0.222mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0.097mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0.063mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0.144mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg | 0.164mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0.063mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet | Equal | |
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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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rice is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.003g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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