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Cassava vs. Sockeye salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cassava and Sockeye salmon

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, however, Sockeye salmon is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Choline.
  • Sockeye salmon covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 186% more than Cassava.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Fish, salmon, sockeye, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +2853.8%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1029.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +4971.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 20% 26% 131% 39% 12% 15% 26% 2% 194%
Contains more Calcium +45.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Copper +31.6%
Contains more Manganese +2853.8%
Contains more Iron +92.6%
Contains more Magnesium +71.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1029.6%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains more Zinc +61.8%
Contains more Selenium +4971.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +1384.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1085.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1090.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +839.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 20% 501% 0% 40% 57% 190% 77% 191% 6% 559% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +1384.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +421.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +412.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1085.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1090.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +839.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1847.1%
Contains more Fats +1889.3%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Other - 0.62
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
26% 6% 67%
Protein: 26.48 g
Fats: 5.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 67.33 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1847.1%
Contains more Fats +1889.3%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Equal in Other - 0.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2385.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2664.6%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
23% 45% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.969 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.864 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.327 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2385.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2664.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Sockeye salmon Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 0g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 26.48g Sockeye salmon
Fats 0.28g 5.57g Sockeye salmon
Carbs 38.06g 0g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 156kcal Cassava
Sugar 1.7g 0g Sockeye salmon
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 11mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 0.52mg Sockeye salmon
Magnesium 21mg 36mg Sockeye salmon
Phosphorus 27mg 305mg Sockeye salmon
Potassium 271mg 436mg Sockeye salmon
Sodium 14mg 92mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 0.55mg Sockeye salmon
Copper 0.1mg 0.076mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg 0.013mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 35.5µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A 13IU 193IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 58µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.99mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0IU 670IU Sockeye salmon
Vitamin D 0µg 16.7µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.157mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.246mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 10.123mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.827mg Sockeye salmon
Folate 27µg 7µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 4.47µg Sockeye salmon
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.1µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.335mg Sockeye salmon
Threonine 0.028mg 1.247mg Sockeye salmon
Isoleucine 0.027mg 1.274mg Sockeye salmon
Leucine 0.039mg 2.185mg Sockeye salmon
Lysine 0.044mg 2.574mg Sockeye salmon
Methionine 0.011mg 0.858mg Sockeye salmon
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 1.086mg Sockeye salmon
Valine 0.035mg 1.461mg Sockeye salmon
Histidine 0.02mg 0.711mg Sockeye salmon
Cholesterol 0mg 61mg Cassava
Trans Fat 0g 0.023g Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.969g Cassava
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.56g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.299g Sockeye salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.093g Sockeye salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 1.864g Sockeye salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 1.327g Sockeye salmon
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g Sockeye salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cassava Sockeye salmon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
137%
Sockeye salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
47%
Sockeye salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sockeye salmon
Sockeye salmon is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 61mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.895g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $12.8)

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. Sockeye salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173692/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.