Persimmon vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Persimmon and Cassava different?
- Persimmon has more Vitamin C, and Iron than Cassava.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Persimmon is 50% higher.
- Persimmon contains 9 times more Iron than Cassava. While Persimmon contains 2.5mg of Iron, Cassava contains only 0.27mg.
Persimmons, native, raw 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.
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Calcium
+68.8%
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Iron
+825.9%
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Potassium
+14.4%
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Sodium
-92.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
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Calcium
+68.8%
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Iron
+825.9%
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Potassium
+14.4%
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Sodium
-92.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 27
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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Vitamin C
+220.4%
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Vitamin C
+220.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+42.9%
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Other
+45.2%
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Protein
+70%
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Carbs
+13.6%
Equal in Water - 59.68
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Fats
+42.9%
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+45.2%
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Protein
+70%
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Carbs
+13.6%
Equal in Water - 59.68
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 33.5g | 36.26g |
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| Protein | 0.8g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.4g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 33.5g | 38.06g |
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| Calories | 127kcal | 160kcal |
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| Sugar | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 2.5mg | 0.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 26mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 310mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 14mg |
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| Zinc | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 66mg | 20.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.088mg |
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| Folate | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.014mg | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.041mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.035mg | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.058mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.045mg | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.007mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.036mg | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.042mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.016mg | 0.02mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.048g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
18%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Persimmon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Persimmon contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Persimmon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.074g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Persimmon is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $2.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cassava is relatively richer in minerals
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)