Fruitcake vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between fruitcake and cassava
- Fruitcake has more iron and fiber; however, cassava has more vitamin C, manganese, and copper.
- Daily need coverage for iron for fruitcake is 23% higher.
- Cassava has 14 times less saturated fat than fruitcake. Fruitcake has 1.048g of saturated fat, while cassava has 0.074g.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index than fruitcake.
Food types used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared 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 CalciumCalcium | +106.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +666.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +92.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +185.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +77.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +100% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +373.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +106.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +111.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +4020% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +74% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +91.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +26.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +35% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +166.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3150% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +61.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +135.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +5500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6822.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 2.07mg | 0.27mg | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 20.6mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.323g | 0.048g | 22% |
| Fats | 9.1g | 0.28g | 14% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.2g | 0.075g | 10% |
| Calories | 324kcal | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbs | 61.6g | 38.06g | 8% |
| Fiber | 3.7g | 1.8g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.22mg | 0.384mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.05mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0.19mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.099mg | 0.048mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.048g | 0.074g | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 101mg | 14mg | 4% |
| Choline | 8.9mg | 23.7mg | 3% |
| Protein | 2.9g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.087mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 153mg | 271mg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Folate | 20µg | 27µg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2µg | 0.7µg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.107mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 16mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 1µg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.27mg | 0.34mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 57.9g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 27.42g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.791mg | 0.854mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1.9µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.042mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.102mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.121mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.206mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.121mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.059mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.14mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.071mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fruitcake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 87mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.974g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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