Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Cornstarch per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cassava versus 5 oz of Cornstarch to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cassava vs Cornstarch:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have more Vitamin B1, more Vitamin B2, more Vitamin B3, more Vitamin B5, more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Cornstarch.
- 5 ounces of Cornstarch have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Cornstarch have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cassava vs Cornstarch:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have 2 times more Copper, 7 times more Magnesium, 7.2 times more Manganese, 2.1 times more Phosphorus, 90.3 times more Potassium and 5.7 times more Zinc than Cornstarch.
- While 5 oz of Cornstarch contain 1.7 times more Iron and 4 times more Selenium than Raw Cassava.
- 5 ounces of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
- 5 ounces of Cornstarch lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Cornstarch lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have more Sugars, 2 times more Fiber and 5.2 times more Protein than Cornstarch.
- While 5 oz of Cornstarch contain 2.4 times more Energy and 2.4 times more Carbohydrate than Raw Cassava.
- 5 ounces of Cornstarch provide inadequate amounts of Protein
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Cornstarch provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.