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Red potato vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Red potato and Cassava

  • Red potato has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Cassava has more Manganese, and Vitamin C.
  • Red potato has 3 times more Phosphorus than Cassava. Red potato has 72mg of Phosphorus, while Cassava has 27mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Potatoes, red, flesh and skin, baked 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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +74%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +122%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 27% 20% 31% 49% 2% 11% 58% 23% 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 Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +166.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.1%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Contains more Zinc +17.6%
Contains more Copper +74%
Contains more Calcium +77.8%
Contains more Manganese +122%

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 B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
Equal in Folate - 27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 42% 18% 12% 30% 21% 49% 21% 0% 7%
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 B3 +86.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +30%
Contains more Vitamin E +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +63.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
Equal in Folate - 27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +69.1%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Other +108.1%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.3%
2% 20% 77%
Protein: 2.3 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 19.59 g
Water: 76.67 g
Other: 1.29 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 +69.1%
Contains more Water +28.5%
Contains more Other +108.1%
Contains more Fats +86.7%
Contains more Carbs +94.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%
37% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.043 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3650%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Red potato Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 17.79g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 2.3g 1.36g Red potato
Fats 0.15g 0.28g Cassava
Carbs 19.59g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 89kcal 160kcal Cassava
Starch 15.15g Red potato
Fructose 0.44g Red potato
Sugar 1.43g 1.7g Red potato
Fiber 1.8g 1.8g
Calcium 9mg 16mg Cassava
Iron 0.7mg 0.27mg Red potato
Magnesium 28mg 21mg Red potato
Phosphorus 72mg 27mg Red potato
Potassium 545mg 271mg Red potato
Sodium 12mg 14mg Red potato
Zinc 0.4mg 0.34mg Red potato
Copper 0.174mg 0.1mg Red potato
Manganese 0.173mg 0.384mg Cassava
Selenium 0.7µg Cassava
Vitamin A 10IU 13IU Cassava
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.19mg Cassava
Vitamin C 12.6mg 20.6mg Cassava
Vitamin B1 0.072mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.048mg Red potato
Vitamin B3 1.595mg 0.854mg Red potato
Vitamin B5 0.341mg 0.107mg Red potato
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 0.088mg Red potato
Folate 27µg 27µg
Vitamin K 2.8µg 1.9µg Red potato
Tryptophan 0.023mg 0.019mg Red potato
Threonine 0.075mg 0.028mg Red potato
Isoleucine 0.074mg 0.027mg Red potato
Leucine 0.109mg 0.039mg Red potato
Lysine 0.12mg 0.044mg Red potato
Methionine 0.035mg 0.011mg Red potato
Phenylalanine 0.091mg 0.026mg Red potato
Valine 0.115mg 0.035mg Red potato
Histidine 0.039mg 0.02mg Red potato
Saturated Fat 0.026g 0.074g Red potato
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0.075g Cassava
Polyunsaturated fat 0.043g 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Red potato 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
17%
Red potato
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Red potato
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Red potato
Red potato contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.048g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Red potato
Red potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Red potato
Red potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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.

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. Red potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170435/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.