Salsify vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Salsify and Cassava
- Salsify has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Fiber, however, Cassava has more Vitamin C, and Manganese.
- Cassava's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 18% more.
- Salsify has 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Cassava. Salsify has 0.173mg of Vitamin B2, while Cassava has 0.048mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Salsify, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +193.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +107.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +42.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -12.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +82.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16.7% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +260.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +157.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +147.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +347.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +55.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +117.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +533.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +35.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +64.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -44.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 160kcal |
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| Protein | 2.73g | 1.36g |
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| Fats | 0.17g | 0.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 20.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 12.26g | 36.26g |
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| Carbs | 15.36g | 38.06g |
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| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg |
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| Calcium | 47mg | 16mg |
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| Potassium | 283mg | 271mg |
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| Iron | 0.55mg | 0.27mg |
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| Sugar | 2.9g | 1.7g |
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| Fiber | 3.1g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.07mg | 0.1mg |
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| Zinc | 0.3mg | 0.34mg |
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| Phosphorus | 56mg | 27mg |
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| Sodium | 16mg | 14mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 13IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.19mg | 0.19mg | |
| Manganese | 0.21mg | 0.384mg |
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| Selenium | 0.6µg | 0.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.056mg | 0.087mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.173mg | 0.048mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.392mg | 0.854mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.276mg | 0.107mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.218mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 1.9µg |
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| Folate | 15µg | 27µg |
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| Choline | 25.9mg | 23.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.041g | 0.074g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.075g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.074g | 0.048g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.019mg |
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| Threonine | 0.028mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.027mg |
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| Leucine | 0.039mg |
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| Lysine | 0.044mg |
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| Methionine | 0.011mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.026mg |
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| Valine | 0.035mg |
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| Histidine | 0.02mg |
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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
13%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salsify is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salsify is lower in glycemic index (difference - 94)
Which food is cheaper?
Salsify is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cassava is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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.