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Potato wedges vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato wedges and Cassava

  • Potato wedges have more Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Iron, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Cassava have more Vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Potato wedges is 20% higher.
  • Cassava has 19 times less Monounsaturated Fat than Potato wedges. Potato wedges have 1.451g of Monounsaturated Fat, while Cassava has 0.075g.

Food types used in this article are USDA Commodity, Potato wedges, frozen 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 Iron +159.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.34
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 27% 14% 38% 35% 7% 11% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Iron +159.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +222.2%
Contains more Potassium +45.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.5%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Equal in Calcium - 16
Equal in Zinc - 0.34

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 38% 25% 10% 29% 0% 81% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +80.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +297.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.5%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.3%
3% 2% 26% 68%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 2.2 g
Carbs: 25.5 g
Water: 68.3 g
Other: 1.3 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 Protein +98.5%
Contains more Fats +685.7%
Contains more Water +14.4%
Contains more Other +109.7%
Contains more Carbs +49.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1834.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%
26% 69% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.55 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.451 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.102 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1834.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato wedges Cassava
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato wedges Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 23.5g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 2.7g 1.36g Potato wedges
Fats 2.2g 0.28g Potato wedges
Carbs 25.5g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 123kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 0.3g 1.7g Potato wedges
Fiber 2g 1.8g Potato wedges
Calcium 15mg 16mg Cassava
Iron 0.7mg 0.27mg Potato wedges
Magnesium 19mg 21mg Cassava
Phosphorus 87mg 27mg Potato wedges
Potassium 394mg 271mg Potato wedges
Sodium 49mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.37mg 0.34mg Potato wedges
Copper 0.1mg Cassava
Manganese 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg Cassava
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Cassava
Vitamin E 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 11.2mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.087mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B2 0.04mg 0.048mg Cassava
Vitamin B3 1.54mg 0.854mg Potato wedges
Vitamin B5 0.107mg Cassava
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.088mg Potato wedges
Folate 27µg Cassava
Vitamin K 1.9µg Cassava
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.55g 0.074g Cassava
Monounsaturated Fat 1.451g 0.075g Potato wedges
Polyunsaturated fat 0.102g 0.048g Potato wedges

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Potato wedges Cassava
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Potato wedges
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
Potato wedges
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato wedges
Potato wedges is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cassava
Cassava is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.476g)
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)
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.

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. Potato wedges - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168443/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.