Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Cassava VS Dark Chocolate 70%

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cassava	3%	2%	95%
Dark Chocolate 70%	5%	64%	31%

Macro Nutrients

	Cassava	Dark Chocolate 70%	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	22% 635kcal	82% 2373kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.15% 1.1g	174% 169g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.92% 0.29g	304% 97g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.2% 0.067g	8.43% 0.13g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.75% 0.13g	28.5% 4.84g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	116% 151g	140% 182g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	131% 95g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	NA	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 95g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	19% 7.14g	114% 43.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	9.64% 5.4g	55.2% 31g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cassava	Dark Chocolate 70%	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.44% 3.97μg	0.88% 7.94μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	28.8% 0.35mg	11.2% 0.13mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	14.7% 0.19mg	24% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	21% 3.4mg	26% 4.17mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.5% 0.42mg	33% 1.66mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	27% 0.35mg	11.6% 0.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	26.8% 107μg	NA	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	91% 81.8mg	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	5.03% 0.75mg	15.6% 2.34mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	6.3% 7.54μg	24% 29μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cassava	Dark Chocolate 70%	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.35% 63.5mg	29% 290mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	44% 0.4mg	781% 7.03mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	13.4% 1.07mg	590% 47.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	20% 83.3mg	215% 905mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	66.3% 1.52mg	336% 7.74mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	15.3% 107mg	175% 1222mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	31.6% 1076mg	83.5% 2838mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.05% 2.78μg	49% 27μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.7% 55.6mg	5.3% 79.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	12.3% 1.35mg	119% 13mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	6.4% 237g	0.15% 5.44g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Dark Chocolate 70% per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Cassava versus 14 oz of Dark Chocolate 70% to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Cassava vs Dark Chocolate 70%:

• 14 ounces of Cassava have 2.6 times more Vitamin B1 and 2.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Dark Chocolate 70%.
• While 14 oz of Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cacao Solids contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3.9 times more Vitamin B5, 3.1 times more Vitamin E and 3.8 times more Vitamin K than Raw Cassava.
• Both Cassava and Dark Chocolate 70% provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Raw Cassava as well as Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cacao Solids have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B12 in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Cassava vs Dark Chocolate 70%:

• 14 oz of Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cacao Solids contain 4.6 times more Calcium, 17.7 times more Copper, 44.1 times more Iron, 10.9 times more Magnesium, 5.1 times more Manganese, 11.4 times more Phosphorus, 2.6 times more Potassium, 9.7 times more Selenium and 9.7 times more Zinc than Raw Cassava.
• 14 ounces of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 oz of Dark Chocolate, 70-85% Cacao Solids contain 3.7 times more Energy, 152.1 times more Fat, 331.1 times more Saturated Fat, 2 times more Omega 3, 38.1 times more Omega 6, 14.1 times more Sugars, 6.1 times more Fiber and 5.7 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
• Both Cassava and Dark Chocolate 70% offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6