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Cassava vs. Tomato sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Cassava and Tomato sauce

  • Cassava has more Vitamin C, Manganese, and Vitamin B1, while Tomato sauce has more Iron, and Vitamin E .
  • Cassava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 15% higher.
  • Tomato sauce contains 4 times less Vitamin B1 than Cassava. Cassava contains 0.087mg of Vitamin B1, while Tomato sauce contains 0.024mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Cassava is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Tomato sauce, canned, no salt added.

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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 +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +239.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Copper +15%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Equal in Potassium - 297
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 5% 36% 11% 12% 27% 2% 6% 39% 15% 4%
Contains more Calcium +14.3%
Contains more Magnesium +40%
Contains more Zinc +54.5%
Contains more Manganese +239.8%
Contains more Selenium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -21.4%
Contains more Copper +15%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
Equal in Potassium - 297

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 +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3246.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.4%
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 27% 29% 0% 24% 6% 15% 19% 19% 23% 7% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.5%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3246.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +657.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +188.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +616.8%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Other +208.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.3
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
5% 91% 2%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 5.31 g
Water: 91.28 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more Protein +13.3%
Contains more Carbs +616.8%
Contains more Water +52.9%
Contains more Other +208.1%
Equal in Fats - 0.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +70.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Tomato sauce Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 3.81g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 1.2g Cassava
Fats 0.28g 0.3g Tomato sauce
Carbs 38.06g 5.31g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 24kcal Cassava
Fructose 1.67g Tomato sauce
Sugar 1.7g 3.56g Cassava
Fiber 1.8g 1.5g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 14mg Cassava
Iron 0.27mg 0.96mg Tomato sauce
Magnesium 21mg 15mg Cassava
Phosphorus 27mg 27mg
Potassium 271mg 297mg Tomato sauce
Sodium 14mg 11mg Tomato sauce
Zinc 0.34mg 0.22mg Cassava
Copper 0.1mg 0.115mg Tomato sauce
Manganese 0.384mg 0.113mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 0.6µg Cassava
Vitamin A 13IU 435IU Tomato sauce
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tomato sauce
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1.44mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin C 20.6mg 7mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.024mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.065mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 0.991mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.309mg Tomato sauce
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.098mg Tomato sauce
Folate 27µg 9µg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2.8µg Tomato sauce
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.009mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg 0.037mg Tomato sauce
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.025mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg 0.034mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg 0.037mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg 0.008mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.036mg Tomato sauce
Valine 0.035mg 0.025mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg 0.02mg
Saturated Fat 0.074g 0.041g Tomato sauce
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 0.044g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.121g Tomato sauce

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Cassava Tomato sauce
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
14%
Tomato sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
15%
Tomato sauce

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Tomato sauce
Tomato sauce is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.86g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tomato sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169074/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.