Corn vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Corn and Cassava
- Corn has more Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B3, however, Cassava has more Vitamin C, Manganese, and Copper.
- Cassava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 17% more.
- Corn has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Cassava. Corn has 0.792mg of Vitamin B5, while Cassava has 0.107mg.
- Cassava is lower in Sugar.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +23.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +66.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +82.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +185.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +433.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +104.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +129.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +250% |
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 | +1923.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +640.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +58% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +22.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +274.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +375% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +17.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +150.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +435.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +12.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +81.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +398.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1156.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.4% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 96kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 3.41g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 1.5g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.5mg | 20.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 18.58g | 36.26g |
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| Carbs | 20.98g | 38.06g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 3mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 218mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 0.45mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 4.54g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 2.4g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.049mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.34mg |
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| Starch | 7.17g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 263IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 13µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.167mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.2µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.093mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.057mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.683mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.792mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 23µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 29.1mg | 23.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.197g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.374g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.603g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.133mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.133mg | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.358mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.141mg | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.069mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.155mg | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.191mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.091mg | 0.02mg |
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| Fructose | 0.79g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Corn is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.123g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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