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Cassava vs. Sapodilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between cassava and sapodillas?

  • Cassava is higher in vitamin B1 and vitamin C, yet sapodillas are higher in fiber and iron.
  • Sapodillas' daily need coverage for fiber is 14% more.
  • The glycemic index of sapodillas is lower.

We used Cassava, raw and Sapodilla, raw types 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.
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 8.6% 6.3% 17% 30% 29% 2.7% 5.1% 1.6% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.3%
Contains more IronIron +196.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -14.3%

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.
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% 0.33% 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 49% 1% 0% 0% 0% 4.6% 3.8% 15% 8.5% 0% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +140%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +327%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +135.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 78%
Protein: 0.44 g
Fats: 1.1 g
Carbs: 19.96 g
Water: 78 g
Other: 0.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +209.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +90.7%
Contains more OtherOther +24%
Contains more FatsFats +292.9%
Contains more WaterWater +30.7%

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
27% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.194 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -61.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +336.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +594.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Sapodilla DV% diff.
Manganese 0.384mg 17%
Fiber 1.8g 5.3g 14%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0mg 7%
Iron 0.27mg 0.8mg 7%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 14.7mg 7%
Carbs 38.06g 19.96g 6%
Choline 23.7mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.037mg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.2mg 4%
Calories 160kcal 83kcal 4%
Folate 27µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.252mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.086mg 2%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.1mg 2%
Phosphorus 27mg 12mg 2%
Protein 1.36g 0.44g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.02mg 2%
Magnesium 21mg 12mg 2%
Potassium 271mg 193mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 0.521g 1%
Saturated fat 0.074g 0.194g 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Calcium 16mg 21mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 1.1g 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 14.66g N/A
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Sodium 14mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.005mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.012mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.015mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.024mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.039mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.003mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.013mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.016mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Sapodilla
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
7%
Sapodilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
10%
Sapodilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Sapodilla
Sapodilla is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.12g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Sapodilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167759/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.