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Cassava vs. Soursop — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are cassava and soursop different?

  • Soursop has more fiber than cassava.
  • Cassava contains 3 times more choline than soursop. While cassava contains 23.7mg of choline, soursop contains only 7.6mg.
  • Cassava has less sugar.
  • Soursop has a lower glycemic index (32) than cassava (94).

Cassava, raw and Soursop, 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.
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 15% 4.2% 25% 23% 29% 2.7% 12% 1.8% 0% 3.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +240%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.7%
Contains more IronIron +122.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~21mg
~equal in Potassium ~278mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~27mg
~equal in Sodium ~14mg

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 69% 0% 1.6% 0% 18% 12% 17% 15% 14% 0% 1% 11% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +375%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +211.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~20.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.05mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.9mg
~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
17% 81%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 16.84 g
Water: 81.16 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +126%
Contains more WaterWater +36%
Contains more OtherOther +12.9%
~equal in Fats ~0.3g

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
24% 43% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.09 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.069 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -31.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +43.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Soursop DV% diff.
Manganese 0.384mg 17%
Carbs 38.06g 16.84g 7%
Fiber 1.8g 3.3g 6%
Calories 160kcal 66kcal 5%
Iron 0.27mg 0.6mg 4%
Choline 23.7mg 7.6mg 3%
Folate 27µg 14µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.253mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.059mg 2%
Copper 0.1mg 0.086mg 2%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.08mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 0.4µg 1%
Protein 1.36g 1g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.07mg 1%
Fats 0.28g 0.3g 0%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 20.6mg 0%
Net carbs 36.26g 13.54g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 21mg 0%
Calcium 16mg 14mg 0%
Potassium 271mg 278mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g 13.54g N/A
Phosphorus 27mg 27mg 0%
Sodium 14mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.05mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.9mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.074g 0.051g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 0.09g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.069g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.011mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.06mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.007mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cassava Soursop
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
12%
Soursop
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
11%
Soursop

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soursop
Soursop is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is cheaper?
Soursop
Soursop is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.84g)
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)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 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. Soursop - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167761/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.