Potato flour vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between potato flour and cassava?
- Potato flour is higher in vitamin B6, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B3, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, copper, and magnesium, yet cassava is higher in vitamin C.
- Potato flour's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 52% more.
- Potato flour has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than cassava. While potato flour has 0.769mg of Vitamin B6, cassava has only 0.088mg.
We used Potato flour and Cassava, raw types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +209.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +306.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +269.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +411.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +58.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +522.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -74.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +310.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +343% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +773.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +66.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +442.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.9 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
83.1 g
Water:
6.52 g
Other:
3.14 g
Protein:
1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +407.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +21.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +118.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +406.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +815.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.15 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.048 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +212.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -17.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +837.5% |
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 357kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 6.9g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.34g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 20.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 77.2g | 36.26g |
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| Carbs | 83.1g | 38.06g |
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| Magnesium | 65mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 65mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 1001mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 1.38mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 3.52g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 5.9g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.197mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.54mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 168mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 55mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg | 0.19mg |
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| Manganese | 0.313mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 1.1µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.228mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.051mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.507mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.474mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.769mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 25µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 39.5mg | 23.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.09g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.008g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.15g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.115mg | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.28mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.299mg | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.425mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.413mg | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.107mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.316mg | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.356mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.166mg | 0.02mg |
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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
31%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
41%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato flour is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato flour is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.