Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cassava VS Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cassava	3%	2%	95%
Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	12%	8%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Cassava	Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	7.82% 227kcal	17.2% 499kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.41% 0.4g	4.82% 4.68g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.33% 0.1g	2.2% 0.7g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	3.9% 0.062g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.27% 0.045g	7.34% 1.25g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	41.5% 54g	82.5% 107g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.32% 2.4g	39% 28.3g	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	NA	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	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.7% 2.55g	34% 13g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.44% 1.93g	28.3% 16g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cassava	Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.3% 0.12mg	47.2% 0.57mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.23% 0.068mg	43.6% 0.57mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.57% 1.2mg	18.8% 3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.03% 0.15mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.6% 0.12mg	30.5% 0.4mg	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	9.57% 38.3μg	10.6% 42.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	7.1% 0.17μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	32.4% 29mg	13.7% 12.3mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	1.8% 0.27mg	4.8% 0.72mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.24% 2.7μg	2.95% 3.54μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cassava	Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.27% 22.7mg	21% 208mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15.7% 0.14mg	47.2% 0.43mg	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	4.8% 0.38mg	53% 4.25mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.1% 29.8mg	31.7% 133mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	23.7% 0.54mg	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	5.47% 38.3mg	75% 526mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.3% 384mg	17.4% 593mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	44.6% 24.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	2.55% 38.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.4% 0.48mg	38.7% 4.25mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.3% 84.6g	0.28% 10.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cassava versus 5 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cassava vs Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN:

• 5 ounces of Cassava have 2.4 times more Vitamin C than Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN.
• While 5 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN contain 4.6 times more Vitamin B1, 8.3 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B3, 3.2 times more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin B12, 2.7 times more Vitamin E and 1.3 times more Vitamin K than Raw Cassava.
• Both Cassava and Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Raw Cassava as well as Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cassava vs Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN:

• 5 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN contain 9.2 times more Calcium, 3 times more Copper, 11.1 times more Iron, 4.5 times more Magnesium, 13.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium, 24.7 times more Selenium and 8.8 times more Zinc than Raw Cassava.
• 5 ounces of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN contain 2.2 times more Energy, 11.8 times more Fat, 2.6 times more Omega 3, 27.5 times more Omega 6, 2 times more Carbohydrate, 11.8 times more Sugars, 5.1 times more Fiber and 8.2 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
• 5 ounces of Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6