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Cassava vs. Waffle — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between cassava and waffle

  • Cassava has more vitamin C, while waffle has more selenium, iron, calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B2, and vitamin B1.
  • Waffle's daily need coverage for selenium is 83% higher.
  • Waffle contains 52 times less vitamin C than cassava. Cassava contains 20.6mg of vitamin C, while waffle contains 0.4mg.
  • The amount of sodium in cassava is lower.
  • Waffle has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of waffle is 76, while the glycemic index of cassava is 94.

The food types used in this comparison are Cassava, raw and Waffles, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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%
Waffle
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 77% 14% 87% 21% 19% 81% 67% 35% 252%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +44.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1493.8%
Contains more IronIron +755.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +603.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6500%
~equal in Magnesium ~19mg

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%
Waffle
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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 1.3% 22% 0% 0% 66% 80% 39% 29% 13% 31% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5050%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6400%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +202.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +622.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +353.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
Waffle
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8% 14% 33% 42% 3%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 14.1 g
Carbs: 32.9 g
Water: 42 g
Other: 3.1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +15.7%
Contains more WaterWater +42.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +480.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4935.7%
Contains more OtherOther +400%

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
Waffle
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22% 27% 52%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.866 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.521 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.785 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4594.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14035.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cassava Waffle DV% diff.
Selenium 0.7µg 46.2µg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.048g 6.785g 45%
Iron 0.27mg 2.31mg 26%
Calcium 16mg 255mg 24%
Phosphorus 27mg 190mg 23%
Vitamin B2 0.048mg 0.347mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Vitamin C 20.6mg 0.4mg 22%
Sodium 14mg 511mg 22%
Fats 0.28g 14.1g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.087mg 0.263mg 15%
Saturated fat 0.074g 2.866g 13%
Protein 1.36g 7.9g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.25µg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 0.075g 3.521g 9%
Vitamin B5 0.107mg 0.485mg 8%
Vitamin B3 0.854mg 2.073mg 8%
Calories 160kcal 291kcal 7%
Vitamin A 1µg 65µg 7%
Fiber 1.8g 7%
Manganese 0.384mg 0.265mg 5%
Folate 27µg 46µg 5%
Choline 23.7mg 4%
Copper 0.1mg 0.062mg 4%
Zinc 0.34mg 0.68mg 3%
Potassium 271mg 159mg 3%
Carbs 38.06g 32.9g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.088mg 0.056mg 2%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.19mg 1%
Net carbs 36.26g 32.9g N/A
Magnesium 21mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 1.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0.362mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0.63mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0.384mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.179mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0.395mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0.409mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cassava Waffle
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
24%
Waffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Cassava
66%
Waffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Waffle
Waffle is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Waffle
Waffle is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 497mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.792g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Waffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175039/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.