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Ground beef vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ground beef and Cassava different?

  • Ground beef is higher in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Cassava is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Ground beef is 104% higher.

Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, loaf, cooked, baked and Cassava, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 +106.3%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Zinc +1617.6%
Contains more Selenium +2628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +4166.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 86% 13% 72% 22% 10% 160% 27% 2% 105%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +106.3%
Contains more Iron +740.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +514.8%
Contains more Zinc +1617.6%
Contains more Selenium +2628.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.5%
Contains more Potassium +12.4%
Contains less Sodium -80.8%
Contains more Copper +26.6%
Contains more Manganese +4166.7%

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 B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 0% 13% 40% 76% 31% 72% 6% 312% 8%
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 B2 +256.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +371.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +378.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +52.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +58.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +70.6%
Contains more Folate +285.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1655.1%
Contains more Fats +5389.3%
Contains more Other +285.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 59.68
24% 15% 58% 2%
Protein: 23.87 g
Fats: 15.37 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 58.37 g
Other: 2.39 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 +1655.1%
Contains more Fats +5389.3%
Contains more Other +285.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Equal in Water - 59.68

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9662.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
44% 53% 3%
Saturated Fat: 6.073 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.322 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.408 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9662.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground beef Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 0g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 23.87g 1.36g Ground beef
Fats 15.37g 0.28g Ground beef
Carbs 0g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 241kcal 160kcal Ground beef
Sugar 0g 1.7g Ground beef
Fiber 0g 1.8g Cassava
Calcium 33mg 16mg Ground beef
Iron 2.27mg 0.27mg Ground beef
Magnesium 17mg 21mg Cassava
Phosphorus 166mg 27mg Ground beef
Potassium 241mg 271mg Cassava
Sodium 73mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 5.84mg 0.34mg Ground beef
Copper 0.079mg 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0.009mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 19.1µg 0.7µg Ground beef
Vitamin A 9IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Ground beef
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Ground beef
Vitamin C 0mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.051mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.171mg 0.048mg Ground beef
Vitamin B3 4.026mg 0.854mg Ground beef
Vitamin B5 0.512mg 0.107mg Ground beef
Vitamin B6 0.311mg 0.088mg Ground beef
Folate 7µg 27µg Cassava
Vitamin B12 2.49µg 0µg Ground beef
Vitamin K 2.9µg 1.9µg Ground beef
Tryptophan 0.121mg 0.019mg Ground beef
Threonine 0.923mg 0.028mg Ground beef
Isoleucine 1.055mg 0.027mg Ground beef
Leucine 1.861mg 0.039mg Ground beef
Lysine 1.976mg 0.044mg Ground beef
Methionine 0.614mg 0.011mg Ground beef
Phenylalanine 0.931mg 0.026mg Ground beef
Valine 1.172mg 0.035mg Ground beef
Histidine 0.775mg 0.02mg Ground beef
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Cassava
Trans Fat 1.173g 0g Cassava
Saturated Fat 6.073g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 7.322g 0.075g Ground beef
Polyunsaturated fat 0.408g 0.048g Ground beef
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Ground beef

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ground beef 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
46%
Ground beef
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Ground beef
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ground beef
Ground beef is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.999g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Ground beef - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169474/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.