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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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
9
:
1
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Calcium +593.8%
Contains more Iron +5648.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2596.3%
Contains more Potassium +825.8%
Contains more Zinc +1773.5%
Contains more Copper +3507%
Contains more Manganese +873.2%
Contains more Selenium +1785.7%
Contains less Sodium -26.3%
Cocoa bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 582% 340% 312% 222% 3% 174% 1203% 488% 72%
Cassava
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +593.8%
Contains more Iron +5648.1%
Contains more Magnesium +2166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +2596.3%
Contains more Potassium +825.8%
Contains more Zinc +1773.5%
Contains more Copper +3507%
Contains more Manganese +873.2%
Contains more Selenium +1785.7%
Contains less Sodium -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.
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
7
:
3
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Cocoa bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 28% 107% 45% 16% 28% 24% 0% 6%
Cassava
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 B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +858.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +181%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34.1%
Contains more Folate +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +26.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +90%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
4
:
1
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Protein +1230.9%
Contains more Fats +4578.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +1158.1%
Contains more Water +2110.4%
Cocoa bean
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
Cassava
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 +1230.9%
Contains more Fats +4578.6%
Contains more Carbs +53.2%
Contains more Other +1158.1%
Contains more Water +2110.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean
2
:
1
Cassava
Cassava
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5753.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99%
Cocoa bean
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 7.76 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.42 g
Cassava
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5753.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +775%
Contains less Saturated 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cocoa bean Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 28.5g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 18.1g 1.36g Cocoa bean
Fats 13.1g 0.28g Cocoa bean
Carbs 58.3g 38.06g Cocoa bean
Calories 220kcal 160kcal Cocoa bean
Sugar 1.76g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 29.8g 1.8g Cocoa bean
Calcium 111mg 16mg Cocoa bean
Iron 15.52mg 0.27mg Cocoa bean
Magnesium 476mg 21mg Cocoa bean
Phosphorus 728mg 27mg Cocoa bean
Potassium 2509mg 271mg Cocoa bean
Sodium 19mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 6.37mg 0.34mg Cocoa bean
Copper 3.607mg 0.1mg Cocoa bean
Manganese 3.737mg 0.384mg Cocoa bean
Selenium 13.2µg 0.7µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.1mg 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.11mg 0.087mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B2 0.46mg 0.048mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B3 2.4mg 0.854mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.107mg Cocoa bean
Vitamin B6 0.118mg 0.088mg Cocoa bean
Folate 32µg 27µg Cocoa bean
Vitamin K 2.4µg 1.9µg Cocoa bean
Tryptophan 0.271mg 0.019mg Cocoa bean
Threonine 0.716mg 0.028mg Cocoa bean
Isoleucine 0.701mg 0.027mg Cocoa bean
Leucine 1.097mg 0.039mg Cocoa bean
Lysine 0.907mg 0.044mg Cocoa bean
Methionine 0.187mg 0.011mg Cocoa bean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.026mg Cocoa bean
Valine 1.086mg 0.035mg Cocoa bean
Histidine 0.312mg 0.02mg Cocoa bean
Saturated Fat 7.76g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 4.39g 0.075g Cocoa bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.42g 0.048g Cocoa bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cocoa bean 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
21%
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 richer in vitamins?
Cocoa bean
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.