Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Green Plantains per 1 lb
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Cassava versus 1 lb of Green Plantains to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Cassava vs Green Plantains:
- 1 pound of Cassava has 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Green Plantains.
- While 1 lb of Raw Green Plantains contains 2.1 times more Vitamin B2 and 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Raw Cassava.
- Both Cassava and Green Plantains provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C per one pound.
Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cassava vs Green Plantains:
- 1 pound of Cassava has 3.5 times more Manganese and 1.9 times more Zinc than Green Plantains.
- While 1 lb of Raw Green Plantains contains 2.8 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium and 1.6 times more Potassium than Raw Cassava.
- Both Cassava and Green Plantains contain similar levels of Copper and Phosphorus per one pound.
- 1 pound of Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in one pound.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:
- 1 lb of Raw Green Plantains contains 1.3 times more Sugars than Raw Cassava.
- Both Cassava and Green Plantains offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein per one pound.
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Green Plantains provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.