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Cassava vs. Russet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cassava and Russet potato

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Russet potato is richer in Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5.
  • Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 20% more than Cassava.
  • Russet potato has 2 times less Vitamin C than Cassava. Cassava has 20.6mg of Vitamin C, while Russet potato has 8.3mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked.

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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 21% 5.4% 49% 40% 36% 9.5% 30% 1.8% 30% 2.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +68.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103%
Contains more IronIron +296.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +163%
~equal in Copper ~0.107mg
~equal in Zinc ~0.35mg
~equal in Sodium ~14mg

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% 0.78% 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 28% 0.6% 1.4% 0% 17% 11% 25% 23% 82% 0% 5% 20% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +171.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +29.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +58%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +255.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +302.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.048mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~2µg
~equal in Folate ~26µg

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
3% 21% 74%
Protein: 2.63 g
Fats: 0.13 g
Carbs: 21.44 g
Water: 74.45 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more FatsFats +115.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +77.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +93.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +117.7%

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
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.054 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2400%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -56.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Russet potato Opinion
Calories 160kcal 97kcal Cassava
Protein 1.36g 2.63g Russet potato
Fats 0.28g 0.13g Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 8.3mg Cassava
Net carbs 36.26g 19.14g Cassava
Carbs 38.06g 21.44g Cassava
Magnesium 21mg 30mg Russet potato
Calcium 16mg 18mg Russet potato
Potassium 271mg 550mg Russet potato
Iron 0.27mg 1.07mg Russet potato
Sugar 1.7g 1.08g Russet potato
Fiber 1.8g 2.3g Russet potato
Copper 0.1mg 0.107mg Russet potato
Zinc 0.34mg 0.35mg Russet potato
Starch 17.45g Russet potato
Phosphorus 27mg 71mg Russet potato
Sodium 14mg 14mg
Vitamin A 13IU 10IU Cassava
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.07mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.228mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.5µg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.067mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.048mg
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 1.348mg Russet potato
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.38mg Russet potato
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.354mg Russet potato
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2µg Russet potato
Folate 27µg 26µg Cassava
Choline 23.7mg 15mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.032g Russet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.003g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.054g Russet potato
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.027mg Russet potato
Threonine 0.028mg 0.086mg Russet potato
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.085mg Russet potato
Leucine 0.039mg 0.125mg Russet potato
Lysine 0.044mg 0.137mg Russet potato
Methionine 0.011mg 0.041mg Russet potato
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.104mg Russet potato
Valine 0.035mg 0.131mg Russet potato
Histidine 0.02mg 0.044mg Russet potato
Fructose 0.32g Russet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Russet potato
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
17%
Russet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
23%
Russet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.

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. Russet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170030/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.