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Edamame vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Edamame and Cassava?

  • Edamame is richer in Folate, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Vitamin K, Phosphorus, Fiber, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, yet Cassava is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Edamame's daily need coverage for Folate is 71% higher.
  • Edamame has 14 times more Vitamin K than Cassava. Edamame has 26.7µg of Vitamin K, while Cassava has 1.9µg.

We used Edamame, frozen, prepared and Cassava, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Edamame
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Contains more Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +525.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +302.9%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 86% 46% 73% 39% 1% 38% 115% 134% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +293.8%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +525.9%
Contains more Potassium +60.9%
Contains less Sodium -57.1%
Contains more Zinc +302.9%
Contains more Copper +245%
Contains more Manganese +166.7%
Contains more Selenium +14.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2192.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1305.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +237.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.854
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 14% 0% 21% 50% 36% 18% 24% 24% 234% 0% 67%
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 +2192.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +222.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +269.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.6%
Contains more Folate +1051.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +1305.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +237.7%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.854

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +775.7%
Contains more Fats +1757.1%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +95.2%
Contains more Carbs +327.2%
12% 5% 9% 73%
Protein: 11.91 g
Fats: 5.2 g
Carbs: 8.91 g
Water: 72.77 g
Other: 1.21 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 +775.7%
Contains more Fats +1757.1%
Contains more Water +21.9%
Contains more Other +95.2%
Contains more Carbs +327.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1609.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4391.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
15% 32% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.62 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.282 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.156 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1609.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4391.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Edamame Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 3.71g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 11.91g 1.36g Edamame
Fats 5.2g 0.28g Edamame
Carbs 8.91g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 121kcal 160kcal Cassava
Starch 1.51g Edamame
Fructose 0.12g Edamame
Sugar 2.18g 1.7g Cassava
Fiber 5.2g 1.8g Edamame
Calcium 63mg 16mg Edamame
Iron 2.27mg 0.27mg Edamame
Magnesium 64mg 21mg Edamame
Phosphorus 169mg 27mg Edamame
Potassium 436mg 271mg Edamame
Sodium 6mg 14mg Edamame
Zinc 1.37mg 0.34mg Edamame
Copper 0.345mg 0.1mg Edamame
Manganese 1.024mg 0.384mg Edamame
Selenium 0.8µg 0.7µg Edamame
Vitamin A 298IU 13IU Edamame
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 1µg Edamame
Vitamin E 0.68mg 0.19mg Edamame
Vitamin C 6.1mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 0.087mg Edamame
Vitamin B2 0.155mg 0.048mg Edamame
Vitamin B3 0.915mg 0.854mg Edamame
Vitamin B5 0.395mg 0.107mg Edamame
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.088mg Edamame
Folate 311µg 27µg Edamame
Vitamin K 26.7µg 1.9µg Edamame
Tryptophan 0.126mg 0.019mg Edamame
Threonine 0.331mg 0.028mg Edamame
Isoleucine 0.3mg 0.027mg Edamame
Leucine 0.745mg 0.039mg Edamame
Lysine 0.745mg 0.044mg Edamame
Methionine 0.141mg 0.011mg Edamame
Phenylalanine 0.488mg 0.026mg Edamame
Valine 0.324mg 0.035mg Edamame
Histidine 0.267mg 0.02mg Edamame
Trans Fat 0.009g 0g Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.62g 0.074g Cassava
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Edamame
Monounsaturated Fat 1.282g 0.075g Edamame
Polyunsaturated fat 2.156g 0.048g Edamame
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Edamame
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.789g Edamame
Omega-3 - ALA 0.358g Edamame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Edamame 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
42%
Edamame
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Edamame
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Edamame
Edamame contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Edamame
Edamame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Edamame
Edamame is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Edamame
Edamame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.546g)
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. Edamame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168411/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.