Nutrient Comparison: Green Plantains VS Cassava per 1 lb
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Green Plantains versus 1 lb of Cassava to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Green Plantains vs Cassava:
- 1 pound of Green Plantains has 2.1 times more Vitamin B2 and 5 times more Vitamin B5 than Cassava.
- While 1 lb of Raw Cassava contains 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Green Plantains.
- Both Green Plantains and Cassava provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C per one pound.
Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Green Plantains vs Cassava:
- 1 pound of Green Plantains has 2.8 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium and 1.6 times more Potassium than Cassava.
- While 1 lb of Raw Cassava contains 3.5 times more Manganese and 1.9 times more Zinc than Raw Green Plantains.
- Both Green Plantains and Cassava contain similar levels of Copper and Phosphorus per one pound.
- 1 pound of Green Plantains lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
- Both Raw Green Plantains as well as Raw Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in one pound.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:
- 1 pound of Green Plantains has 1.3 times more Sugars and 1.2 times more Fiber than Cassava.
- Both Green Plantains and Cassava offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein per one pound.
- Both Raw Green Plantains as well as Raw Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.