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Cassava vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cassava and Veal?

  • Cassava is higher in Vitamin C, yet Veal is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2.
  • Veal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 53% more.

We used Cassava, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled types 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.
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Veal
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Manganese +997.1%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +703.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +1038.2%
Contains more Selenium +1857.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.103
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 6% 38% 18% 93% 30% 11% 106% 35% 5% 75%
Contains less Sodium -83.1%
Contains more Manganese +997.1%
Contains more Iron +266.7%
Contains more Magnesium +14.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +703.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Zinc +1038.2%
Contains more Selenium +1857.1%
Equal in Calcium - 17
Equal in Copper - 0.103

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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Veal
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +840.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +984.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.2%
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 0% 3% 0% 0% 18% 63% 151% 70% 90% 9% 159% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +26.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +24.3%
Contains more Folate +145.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +840.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +984.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +343.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Veal
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1692.6%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +109.7%
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +1692.6%
Contains more Fats +2600%
Contains more Water +11.9%
Contains more Other +109.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Veal
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3686.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.8%
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
47% 44% 9%
Saturated Fat: 3.04 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.55 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3686.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1045.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Veal Opinion
Net carbs 36.26g 0g Cassava
Protein 1.36g 24.38g Veal
Fats 0.28g 7.56g Veal
Carbs 38.06g 0g Cassava
Calories 160kcal 172kcal Veal
Sugar 1.7g 0g Veal
Fiber 1.8g 0g Cassava
Calcium 16mg 17mg Veal
Iron 0.27mg 0.99mg Veal
Magnesium 21mg 24mg Veal
Phosphorus 27mg 217mg Veal
Potassium 271mg 337mg Veal
Sodium 14mg 83mg Cassava
Zinc 0.34mg 3.87mg Veal
Copper 0.1mg 0.103mg Veal
Manganese 0.384mg 0.035mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg 13.7µg Veal
Vitamin A 13IU 0IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg 0.15mg Cassava
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.07mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.27mg Veal
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 8.03mg Veal
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 1.16mg Veal
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.39mg Veal
Folate 27µg 11µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.27µg Veal
Vitamin K 1.9µg 1.2µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.247mg Veal
Threonine 0.028mg 1.065mg Veal
Isoleucine 0.027mg 1.201mg Veal
Leucine 0.039mg 1.94mg Veal
Lysine 0.044mg 2.009mg Veal
Methionine 0.011mg 0.569mg Veal
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.984mg Veal
Valine 0.035mg 1.347mg Veal
Histidine 0.02mg 0.885mg Veal
Cholesterol 0mg 103mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.074g 3.04g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 0.075g 2.84g Veal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 0.55g Veal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Veal
Veal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.966g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.