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Cocoa bean vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cocoa bean and cassava

  • The amount of copper, iron, manganese, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B2 in cocoa bean is higher than in cassava.
  • Cocoa bean covers your daily copper needs 390% more than cassava.
  • Cassava has 105 times less saturated fat than cocoa bean. Cocoa bean has 7.76g of saturated fat, while cassava has 0.074g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 340% 33% 221% 582% 1202% 174% 312% 2.5% 487% 72%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2166.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +593.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +825.8%
Contains more IronIron +5648.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3507%
Contains more ZincZinc +1773.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2596.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +873.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1785.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -26.3%

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 0% 0% 2% 0% 28% 106% 45% 15% 27% 0% 6% 24% 6.2%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +26.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +90%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 13% 58% 3% 8%
Protein: 18.1 g
Fats: 13.1 g
Carbs: 58.3 g
Water: 2.7 g
Other: 7.8 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 ProteinProtein +1230.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4578.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53.2%
Contains more OtherOther +1158.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2110.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
62% 35% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.42 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.048 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +5753.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Cassava DV% diff.
Copper 3.607mg 0.1mg 390%
Iron 15.52mg 0.27mg 191%
Manganese 3.737mg 0.384mg 146%
Fiber 29.8g 1.8g 112%
Magnesium 476mg 21mg 108%
Phosphorus 728mg 27mg 100%
Potassium 2509mg 271mg 66%
Zinc 6.37mg 0.34mg 55%
Saturated fat 7.76g 0.074g 35%
Protein 18.1g 1.36g 33%
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.048mg 32%
Selenium 13.2µg 0.7µg 23%
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg 23%
Fats 13.1g 0.28g 20%
Caffeine 78mg 0mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 4.39g 0.075g 11%
Calcium 111mg 16mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.854mg 10%
Carbs 58.3g 38.06g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.107mg 3%
Calories 220kcal 160kcal 3%
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.087mg 2%
Choline 11.4mg 23.7mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.048g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.088mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg 1%
Folate 32µg 27µg 1%
Net carbs 28.5g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 1.76g 1.7g N/A
Sodium 19mg 14mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.716mg 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 1.097mg 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.907mg 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.187mg 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.026mg 0%
Valine 1.086mg 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.312mg 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean Cassava
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
20%
Cocoa bean
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
343%
Cocoa bean
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.686g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169594/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.