Spaghetti vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between spaghetti and cassava
- Spaghetti has more selenium; however, cassava is higher in vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Spaghetti covers your daily selenium needs 47% more than cassava.
- Cassava contains 2 times less phosphorus than spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 58mg of phosphorus, while cassava contains 27mg.
- The glycemic index of cassava is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added 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 IronIron | +85.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +114.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +3671.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +16.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +515.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +216.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +335% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +113.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +79.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +285.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +270.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +326.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +232.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +121.4% |
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Water
~59.68g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +74.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +579.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -58% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 26.4µg | 0.7µg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 20.6mg | 23% |
| Starch | 26.01g | 11% | |
| Protein | 5.8g | 1.36g | 9% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 271mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02mg | 0.087mg | 6% |
| Folate | 7µg | 27µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 58mg | 27mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.27mg | 3% |
| Choline | 6.4mg | 23.7mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.4mg | 0.854mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.049mg | 0.088mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.322mg | 0.384mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 1.9µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.51mg | 0.34mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 30.86g | 38.06g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.326g | 0.048g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.048mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 21mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.19mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.93g | 0.28g | 1% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 160kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 29.06g | 36.26g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.56g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Fiber | 1.8g | 1.8g | 0% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.112mg | 0.107mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.176g | 0.074g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.131g | 0.075g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.083mg | 0.019mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.206mg | 0.028mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.228mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.44mg | 0.039mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.133mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.065mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.297mg | 0.026mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.262mg | 0.035mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.132mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.03g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.024g | N/A |
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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spaghetti is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Spaghetti is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cassava is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.102g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.