Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Buckwheat per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cassava versus 5 oz of Buckwheat to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cassava vs Buckwheat:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have more Vitamin C than Buckwheat.
- While 5 oz of Buckwheat contain 8.9 times more Vitamin B2, 8.2 times more Vitamin B3, 11.5 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Cassava.
- Both Cassava and Buckwheat provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Buckwheat have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Buckwheat have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cassava vs Buckwheat:
- 5 oz of Buckwheat contain 11 times more Copper, 8.1 times more Iron, 11 times more Magnesium, 3.4 times more Manganese, 12.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium, 11.9 times more Selenium and 7.1 times more Zinc than Raw Cassava.
- 5 ounces of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Buckwheat lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 oz of Buckwheat contain 2.1 times more Energy, 12.1 times more Fat, 10 times more Saturated Fat, 4.6 times more Omega 3, 30 times more Omega 6, 1.9 times more Carbohydrate, 5.6 times more Fiber and 9.7 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
- 5 ounces of Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6