Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Lotus Root per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cassava versus 5 oz of Lotus Root to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cassava vs Lotus Root:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have 2.1 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.1 times more Vitamin B9 than Lotus Root.
- While 5 oz of Raw Lotus Root contain 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 4.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3.5 times more Vitamin B5, 2.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 2.1 times more Vitamin C than Raw Cassava.
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Lotus Root have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cassava vs Lotus Root:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have 1.5 times more Manganese than Lotus Root.
- While 5 oz of Raw Lotus Root contain 2.8 times more Calcium, 2.6 times more Copper, 4.3 times more Iron, 3.7 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium, 2.9 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Water than Raw Cassava.
- Both Cassava and Lotus Root contain similar levels of Magnesium and Zinc per five ounces.
- 5 ounces of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Lotus Root lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have 2.2 times more Energy and 2.2 times more Carbohydrate than Lotus Root.
- While 5 oz of Raw Lotus Root contain 2.7 times more Fiber and 1.9 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Lotus Root provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.