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Chinook salmon vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chinook salmon and Cassava

  • Chinook salmon has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Chinook salmon is 120% higher.

Food types used in this article are Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat and Cassava, raw.

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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 +75%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Magnesium +481%
Contains more Phosphorus +1274.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Manganese +1921.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 35% 88% 159% 45% 8% 16% 18% 3% 256%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +75%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Magnesium +481%
Contains more Phosphorus +1274.1%
Contains more Potassium +86.3%
Contains more Zinc +64.7%
Contains more Selenium +6585.7%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +88.7%
Contains more Manganese +1921.1%

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 A +3715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1076.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +708.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 30% 0% 0% 14% 11% 36% 189% 52% 107% 27% 359% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +3715.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +220.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1076.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +708.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +425%
Contains more Folate +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +402.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +97.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1791.2%
Contains more Fats +4678.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 59.68
Equal in Other - 0.62
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +1791.2%
Contains more Fats +4678.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 59.68
Equal in Other - 0.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7556%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5445.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
28% 49% 23%
Saturated Fat: 3.214 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.662 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7556%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5445.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinook salmon Cassava
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 Chinook salmon Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 0g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 25.72g 1.36g Chinook salmon
Fats 13.38g 0.28g Chinook salmon
Carbs 0g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 231kcal 160kcal Chinook salmon
Sugar 1.7g Chinook salmon
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 28mg 16mg Chinook salmon
Iron 0.91mg 0.27mg Chinook salmon
Magnesium 122mg 21mg Chinook salmon
Phosphorus 371mg 27mg Chinook salmon
Potassium 505mg 271mg Chinook salmon
Sodium 60mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.56mg 0.34mg Chinook salmon
Copper 0.053mg 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0.019mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 46.8µg 0.7µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin A 496IU 13IU Chinook salmon
Vitamin A RAE 149µg 1µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 4.1mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.048mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B3 10.045mg 0.854mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B5 0.865mg 0.107mg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B6 0.462mg 0.088mg Chinook salmon
Folate 35µg 27µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin B12 2.87µg 0µg Chinook salmon
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.288mg 0.019mg Chinook salmon
Threonine 1.127mg 0.028mg Chinook salmon
Isoleucine 1.185mg 0.027mg Chinook salmon
Leucine 2.09mg 0.039mg Chinook salmon
Lysine 2.362mg 0.044mg Chinook salmon
Methionine 0.761mg 0.011mg Chinook salmon
Phenylalanine 1.004mg 0.026mg Chinook salmon
Valine 1.325mg 0.035mg Chinook salmon
Histidine 0.757mg 0.02mg Chinook salmon
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 3.214g 0.074g Cassava
Omega-3 - DHA 0.727g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - EPA 1.01g 0g Chinook salmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0.296g 0g Chinook salmon
Monounsaturated Fat 5.742g 0.075g Chinook salmon
Polyunsaturated fat 2.662g 0.048g Chinook salmon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinook salmon Cassava
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
68%
Chinook salmon
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Chinook salmon
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $14.8)
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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/nutrients
  2. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.