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Horseradish vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are horseradish and cassava different?

  • Horseradish is higher in folate and fiber; however, cassava is richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for horseradish is 18% higher.
  • Horseradish contains 5 times more sugar than cassava. While horseradish contains 7.99g of sugar, cassava contains only 1.7g.
  • Cassava has less sodium.
  • Horseradish has a lower glycemic index (35) than cassava (94).

Horseradish, prepared 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 17% 22% 16% 19% 23% 13% 55% 16% 15%
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 +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250%
Contains more IronIron +55.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +144.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +14.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +72.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +204.8%

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 83% 0% 0.2% 0% 2% 5.5% 7.2% 5.6% 17% 0% 3.3% 43% 3.5%
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 CVitamin C +20.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +111.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1800%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +46.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +264.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 85% 2%
Protein: 1.18 g
Fats: 0.69 g
Carbs: 11.29 g
Water: 85.08 g
Other: 1.76 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 FatsFats +146.4%
Contains more WaterWater +42.6%
Contains more OtherOther +183.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +237.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 23% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.13 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.339 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 +73.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +606.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -17.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Horseradish 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Horseradish Cassava DV% diff.
Sodium 420mg 14mg 18%
Manganese 0.126mg 0.384mg 11%
Carbs 11.29g 38.06g 9%
Folate 57µg 27µg 8%
Vitamin B1 0.008mg 0.087mg 7%
Fiber 3.3g 1.8g 6%
Calories 48kcal 160kcal 6%
Vitamin C 24.9mg 20.6mg 5%
Copper 0.058mg 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 56mg 16mg 4%
Zinc 0.83mg 0.34mg 4%
Selenium 2.8µg 0.7µg 4%
Vitamin B3 0.386mg 0.854mg 3%
Choline 6.5mg 23.7mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.339g 0.048g 2%
Vitamin B2 0.024mg 0.048mg 2%
Iron 0.42mg 0.27mg 2%
Phosphorus 31mg 27mg 1%
Magnesium 27mg 21mg 1%
Potassium 246mg 271mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.088mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1.9µg 1%
Fats 0.69g 0.28g 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.19mg 1%
Protein 1.18g 1.36g 0%
Net carbs 7.99g 36.26g N/A
Sugar 7.99g 1.7g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.093mg 0.107mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.09g 0.074g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.13g 0.075g 0%
Tryptophan 0.019mg 0%
Threonine 0.028mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.027mg 0%
Leucine 0.039mg 0%
Lysine 0.044mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.02mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Horseradish 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
13%
Horseradish
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Horseradish
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Horseradish
Horseradish is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Horseradish
Horseradish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 406mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Horseradish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173472/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.