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Cassava vs. Smoothie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cassava and smoothie

  • Cassava has more potassium and fiber, while smoothie has more vitamin B12 and vitamin A.
  • The amount of sugar in cassava is lower.
  • Smoothie has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of smoothie is 44, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Beverages, V8 SPLASH Smoothies, Strawberry Banana.

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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 0% 12% 2.1% 5.6% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1029.2%
Contains more IronIron +80%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.3%

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 82% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 15% 0% 19% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +18.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.816mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.082mg

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
8% 90%
Protein: 1.22 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 8.16 g
Water: 90.28 g
Other: 0.34 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.5%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +366.4%
Contains more OtherOther +82.4%
Contains more WaterWater +51.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Smoothie DV% diff.
Manganese 0.384mg 17%
Copper 0.1mg 11%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.24µg 10%
Carbs 38.06g 8.16g 10%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 7%
Potassium 271mg 24mg 7%
Folate 27µg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 0g 7%
Calories 160kcal 37kcal 6%
Magnesium 21mg 5%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 24.5mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 4%
Phosphorus 27mg 4%
Choline 23.7mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 41mg 3%
Zinc 0.34mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 2%
Iron 0.27mg 0.15mg 2%
Selenium 0.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 29mg 1%
Protein 1.36g 1.22g 0%
Fats 0.28g 0g 0%
Net carbs 36.26g 8.16g N/A
Sugar 1.7g 7.35g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.816mg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.082mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.074g 0g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Smoothie
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
11%
Smoothie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
2%
Smoothie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Smoothie
Smoothie is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Smoothie
Smoothie is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
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. Smoothie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174829/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.