Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Russet Potatoes per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cassava versus 5 oz of Russet Potatoes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cassava vs Russet Potatoes:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 1.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 3.6 times more Vitamin C than Russet Potatoes.
- While 5 oz of Raw Whole Russet Potatoes contain 2.8 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.9 times more Vitamin B6 than Raw Cassava.
- Both Cassava and Russet Potatoes provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3 per five ounces.
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Whole Russet Potatoes 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 Russet Potatoes:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have 2.4 times more Manganese than Russet Potatoes.
- While 5 oz of Raw Whole Russet Potatoes contain 3.2 times more Iron, 2 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium and 1.3 times more Water than Raw Cassava.
- Both Cassava and Russet Potatoes contain similar levels of Copper, Magnesium and Zinc per five ounces.
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Whole Russet Potatoes lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Cassava have 2 times more Energy, 2.1 times more Carbohydrate, 2.7 times more Sugars and 1.4 times more Fiber than Russet Potatoes.
- While 5 oz of Raw Whole Russet Potatoes contain 1.6 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
- Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Whole Russet Potatoes provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.