Nutrient Comparison: Yam VS Cassava per 1 lb
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Yam versus 1 lb of Cassava to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Yam vs Cassava:
- 1 pound of Yam has 1.3 times more Vitamin B1, 2.9 times more Vitamin B5, 3.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.8 times more Vitamin E than Cassava.
- While 1 lb of Raw Cassava contains 1.5 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B3 than Raw Yam.
- Both Yam and Cassava provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C per one pound.
- 1 pound of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
- Both Raw Yam as well as Raw Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in one pound.
Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Yam vs Cassava:
- 1 pound of Yam has 1.8 times more Copper, 2 times more Iron, 2 times more Phosphorus and 3 times more Potassium than Cassava.
- While 1 lb of Raw Cassava contains 1.4 times more Zinc than Raw Yam.
- Both Yam and Cassava contain similar levels of Magnesium and Manganese per one pound.
- Both Raw Yam as well as Raw Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in one pound.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:
- 1 pound of Yam has 2.3 times more Fiber than Cassava.
- While 1 lb of Raw Cassava contains 1.4 times more Energy, 1.4 times more Carbohydrate and 3.4 times more Sugars than Raw Yam.
- Both Yam and Cassava offer comparable quantities of Protein per one pound.
- Both Raw Yam as well as Raw Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in one pound.