Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Baobab Powder VS Cassava

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baobab Powder	4%	1%	95%
Cassava	3%	2%	95%

Macro Nutrients

	Baobab Powder	Cassava	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	39% 1134kcal	25% 726kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.2% 2.13g	1.3% 1.27g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.46% 1.1g	1.05% 0.34g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	27.8% 0.44g	4.8% 0.077g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	0.85% 0.15g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	278% 361g	133% 173g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	10.6% 7.7g	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	26.8% 19.4g	NA	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	% 21g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 42g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	531% 202g	21.5% 8.16g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	30% 16.7g	11% 6.17g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baobab Powder	Cassava	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	0.5% 4.54μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.3% 0.14mg	33% 0.39mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	26% 0.34mg	16.7% 0.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	567% 91mg	24.2% 3.87mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	9.7% 0.49mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	842% 11mg	30.7% 0.4mg	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	48.8% 195μg	30.6% 122μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	873% 786mg	104% 93mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	5.75% 0.86mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	7.2% 8.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baobab Powder	Cassava	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	155% 1551mg	7.26% 72.6mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	NA	50.4% 0.45mg	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	477% 38mg	15.3% 1.22mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	171% 717mg	22.7% 95mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	75.7% 1.74mg	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	30.5% 213mg	17.5% 122mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	292% 9929mg	36% 1229mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0% 0μg	5.77% 3.18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.02% 45.4mg	4.23% 63.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	38% 4.17mg	14% 1.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.34% 49.5g	7.3% 271g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baobab Powder VS Cassava per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Baobab Powder versus 1 lb of Cassava to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Baobab Powder vs Cassava:

• 1 pound of Baobab Powder has 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 23.4 times more Vitamin B3, 27.4 times more Vitamin B6, 1.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 8.4 times more Vitamin C than Cassava.
• While 1 lb of Raw Cassava contains 2.9 times more Vitamin B1 than Baobab Powder.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Baobab Powder vs Cassava:

• 1 pound of Baobab Powder has 21.4 times more Calcium, 31.2 times more Iron, 7.5 times more Magnesium, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 8.1 times more Potassium and 2.7 times more Zinc than Cassava.
• 1 pound of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
• Both Baobab Powder as well as Raw Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Baobab Powder has 1.6 times more Energy, 5.8 times more Omega 3, 2.1 times more Carbohydrate, 24.7 times more Fiber and 2.7 times more Protein than Cassava.
• 1 pound of Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3