Maple sugar vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between maple sugar and cassava
- Maple sugar has more manganese, zinc, iron, and calcium; however, cassava has more vitamin C, fiber, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for maple sugar is 176% higher.
- Cassava has 18 times less zinc than maple sugar. Maple sugar has 6.06mg of zinc, while cassava has 0.34mg.
- Cassava has a higher glycemic index than maple sugar.
Food types used in this article are Sugars, maple 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 | +462.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +496.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1682.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1051.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +866.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +269.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2035% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2833.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1028.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0.1 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
90.9 g
Water:
8 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +138.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1260% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +646% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +108.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17.2% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 4.422mg | 0.384mg | 176% |
| Zinc | 6.06mg | 0.34mg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Carbs | 90.9g | 38.06g | 18% |
| Iron | 1.61mg | 0.27mg | 17% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 160kcal | 10% |
| Folate | 0µg | 27µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.003mg | 0.088mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 1.8g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.009mg | 0.087mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 16mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.04mg | 0.854mg | 5% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 23.7mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 3mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 1.36g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.048mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.048mg | 0.107mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.2g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 90.9g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 21mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 274mg | 271mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 84.87g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Copper | 0.099mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 14mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.036g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.048g | 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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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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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
91%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Maple sugar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 83.17g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $3.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cassava is relatively richer in vitamins
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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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.