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Cassava vs. Shark raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cassava and Shark raw different?

  • Cassava is higher in Vitamin C, and Manganese, however, Shark raw is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Shark raw is 65% higher.

Cassava, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw 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.
Cassava
Cassava
4
:
6
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +203%
Contains more Manganese +2460%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +5114.3%
Cassava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Shark raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 32% 35% 90% 15% 11% 12% 11% 2% 200%
Contains more Potassium +69.4%
Contains less Sodium -82.3%
Contains more Copper +203%
Contains more Manganese +2460%
Contains more Calcium +112.5%
Contains more Iron +211.1%
Contains more Magnesium +133.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +677.8%
Contains more Zinc +26.5%
Contains more Selenium +5114.3%

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.
Cassava
Cassava
4
:
8
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +1692.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Cassava
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Shark raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 20% 18% 0% 11% 15% 56% 42% 93% 3% 187% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.1%
Contains more Folate +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +1692.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +244%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +549.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cassava
Cassava
1
:
4
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1442.6%
Contains more Fats +1510.7%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Other +50%
Cassava
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Shark raw
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1442.6%
Contains more Fats +1510.7%
Contains more Water +23.3%
Contains more Other +50%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cassava
Cassava
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2
Shark raw
Shark raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2310.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2389.6%
Cassava
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Shark raw
24% 46% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.925 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.195 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2310.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2389.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Shark raw Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 0g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 20.98g Shark raw
Fats 0.28g 4.51g Shark raw
Carbs 38.06g 0g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 130kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g 0g Shark raw
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 34mg Shark raw
Iron 0.27mg 0.84mg Shark raw
Magnesium 21mg 49mg Shark raw
Phosphorus 27mg 210mg Shark raw
Potassium 271mg 160mg Cassava
Sodium 14mg 79mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.43mg Shark raw
Copper 0.1mg 0.033mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.015mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 36.5µg Shark raw
Vitamin A 13IU 233IU Shark raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 70µg Shark raw
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1mg Shark raw
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU Shark raw
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg Shark raw
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.042mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.062mg Shark raw
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 2.938mg Shark raw
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.695mg Shark raw
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.4mg Shark raw
Folate 27µg 3µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg Shark raw
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.1µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.235mg Shark raw
Threonine 0.028mg 0.92mg Shark raw
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.967mg Shark raw
Leucine 0.039mg 1.705mg Shark raw
Lysine 0.044mg 1.926mg Shark raw
Methionine 0.011mg 0.621mg Shark raw
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.819mg Shark raw
Valine 0.035mg 1.081mg Shark raw
Histidine 0.02mg 0.618mg Shark raw
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.925g Cassava
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.527g Shark raw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.316g Shark raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.109g Shark raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 1.808g Shark raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 1.195g Shark raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Shark raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Shark raw
Shark raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.851g)

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. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.