Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cassava VS RALSTON Corn Flakes

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cassava	3%	2%	95%
RALSTON Corn Flakes	6%	2%	92%

Macro Nutrients

	Cassava	RALSTON Corn Flakes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	7.82% 227kcal	18.8% 544kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.41% 0.4g	1.33% 1.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.33% 0.1g	1% 0.32g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	1.5% 0.024g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.27% 0.045g	2.3% 0.39g	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	96% 125g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.32% 2.4g	15.3% 11g	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	2.6% 1.9g	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	% 2.1g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 6.53g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.7% 2.55g	10% 3.83g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.44% 1.93g	15% 8.36g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cassava	RALSTON Corn Flakes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	155% 1391μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.3% 0.12mg	530% 6.35mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.23% 0.068mg	190% 2.47mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.57% 1.2mg	186% 30mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.03% 0.15mg	2.8% 0.14mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.6% 0.12mg	208% 2.7mg	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	253% 1012μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	317% 7.6μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	32.4% 29mg	102% 92mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	67.6% 405IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	1.8% 0.27mg	0.19% 0.028mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.24% 2.7μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cassava	RALSTON Corn Flakes	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.27% 22.7mg	0.28% 2.83mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15.7% 0.14mg	12% 0.11mg	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	344% 27.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.1% 29.8mg	2.36% 9.92mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	23.7% 0.54mg	5.85% 0.13mg	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	6.7% 46.8mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.3% 384mg	4.46% 152mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	5.67% 3.1μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	54% 809mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.4% 0.48mg	2.58% 0.28mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.3% 84.6g	0.13% 4.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS RALSTON Corn Flakes per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cassava versus 5 oz of RALSTON Corn Flakes to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cassava vs RALSTON Corn Flakes:

• 5 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes contain 981 times more Vitamin A, 51.5 times more Vitamin B1, 36.3 times more Vitamin B2, 24.6 times more Vitamin B3, 21.7 times more Vitamin B6, 26.4 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12, 3.2 times more Vitamin C and more Vitamin D than Raw Cassava.
• 5 ounces of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D
• 5 ounces of RALSTON Corn Flakes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• Both Raw Cassava as well as Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cassava vs RALSTON Corn Flakes:

• 5 ounces of Cassava have 1.3 times more Copper, 3 times more Magnesium, 4 times more Manganese, 2.5 times more Potassium and 1.7 times more Zinc than RALSTON Corn Flakes.
• While 5 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes contain 71.9 times more Iron, 3.1 times more Selenium and 40.8 times more Sodium than Raw Cassava.
• Both Cassava and RALSTON Corn Flakes contain similar levels of Phosphorus per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
• 5 ounces of RALSTON Corn Flakes lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium and Zinc
• Both Raw Cassava as well as Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes contain 2.4 times more Energy, 2.3 times more Carbohydrate, 4.6 times more Sugars, 1.5 times more Fiber and 4.3 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
• Both Raw Cassava as well as Cereals ready-to-eat, RALSTON Corn Flakes provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.