Russet potato vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Russet potato and Cassava
- Russet potato has more Vitamin B6, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, however, Cassava is richer in Vitamin C, and Manganese.
- Russet potato covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 20% more than Cassava.
- Cassava has 4 times less Iron than Russet potato. Russet potato has 1.07mg of Iron, while Cassava has 0.27mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, Russet, 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.
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Iron
+296.3%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Phosphorus
+163%
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Potassium
+103%
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Manganese
+68.4%
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Selenium
+40%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.34
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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Calcium
+12.5%
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Iron
+296.3%
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Magnesium
+42.9%
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Phosphorus
+163%
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Potassium
+103%
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Manganese
+68.4%
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Selenium
+40%
Equal in Sodium - 14
Equal in Zinc - 0.34
Equal in Copper - 0.1
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 B3
+57.8%
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Vitamin B5
+255.1%
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Vitamin B6
+302.3%
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Vitamin A
+30%
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Vitamin E
+171.4%
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Vitamin C
+148.2%
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Vitamin B1
+29.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
Equal in Folate - 27
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
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Vitamin B3
+57.8%
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Vitamin B5
+255.1%
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Vitamin B6
+302.3%
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Vitamin A
+30%
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Vitamin E
+171.4%
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Vitamin C
+148.2%
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Vitamin B1
+29.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.048
Equal in Folate - 27
Equal in Vitamin K - 1.9
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+93.4%
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Water
+24.7%
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Other
+117.7%
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Fats
+115.4%
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Carbs
+77.5%
Protein:
2.63 g
Fats:
0.13 g
Carbs:
21.44 g
Water:
74.45 g
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1.35 g
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1.36 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
38.06 g
Water:
59.68 g
Other:
0.62 g
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Protein
+93.4%
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Water
+24.7%
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+117.7%
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Fats
+115.4%
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Carbs
+77.5%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2400%
Saturated Fat:
0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.054 g
Saturated Fat:
0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.048 g
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Saturated Fat
-56.8%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+12.5%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2400%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 19.14g | 36.26g |
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| Protein | 2.63g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.13g | 0.28g |
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| Carbs | 21.44g | 38.06g |
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| Calories | 97kcal | 160kcal |
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| Starch | 17.45g |
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| Fructose | 0.32g |
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| Sugar | 1.08g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 2.3g | 1.8g |
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| Calcium | 18mg | 16mg |
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| Iron | 1.07mg | 0.27mg |
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| Magnesium | 30mg | 21mg |
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| Phosphorus | 71mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 550mg | 271mg |
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| Sodium | 14mg | 14mg | |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 0.34mg |
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| Copper | 0.107mg | 0.1mg |
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| Manganese | 0.228mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.5µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 1µg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 20.6mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.048mg | 0.048mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.348mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.38mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.354mg | 0.088mg |
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| Folate | 26µg | 27µg |
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| Vitamin K | 2µg | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.085mg | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.125mg | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.041mg | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.104mg | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.131mg | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.044mg | 0.02mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.032g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.048g |
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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
23%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Russet potato is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Russet potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.042g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Russet potato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Russet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Russet potato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (14 mg)
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.