Cassava vs. Salsa — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between cassava and salsa
- Cassava has more vitamin C; however, salsa has more iron and vitamin A.
- Salsa's daily need coverage for iron is 25% more.
- Cassava has 5 times more vitamin C than salsa. Cassava has 20.6mg of vitamin C, while salsa has 4mg.
- Cassava is lower in sodium.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cassava, raw and USDA Commodity, salsa.
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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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +75% |
| Contains more IronIron | +729.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +11.1% |
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 | +415% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +42.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2700% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +26.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +69.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +443.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +50.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +368.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.9% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.27mg | 2.24mg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 20.6mg | 4mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 14mg | 430mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.384mg | 17% | |
| Carbs | 38.06g | 7g | 10% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 36kcal | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg | 0.149mg | 5% |
| Choline | 23.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 28µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg | 0.05mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.4g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.34mg | 0.17mg | 2% |
| Folate | 27µg | 19µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 0.4µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.03mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg | 1.08mg | 1% |
| Protein | 1.36g | 1.5g | 0% |
| Fats | 0.28g | 0.2g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.26g | 5.6g | N/A |
| Calcium | 16mg | 12mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 271mg | 270mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus | 27mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.074g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.075g | 0.016g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g | 0.107g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.027mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.044mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.011mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.035mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.02mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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23%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salsa is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Salsa is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsa is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsa is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
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)