Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cassava VS Baobab Powder

Macros Ratio

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

Macro Nutrients

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

Vitamins

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

Minerals

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

Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Baobab Powder per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound of Cassava has 2.9 times more Vitamin B1 than Baobab Powder.
• While 1 lb of Baobab Powder contains 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 Raw Cassava.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cassava vs Baobab Powder:

• 1 lb of Baobab Powder contains 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 Raw Cassava.
• 1 pound of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
• Both Raw Cassava as well as Baobab Powder lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Baobab Powder contains 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 Raw Cassava.
• 1 pound of Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3