Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cassava VS Soybeans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cassava	3%	2%	95%
Soybeans	33%	40%	27%

Macro Nutrients

	Cassava	Soybeans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	7.82% 227kcal	21.8% 632kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.41% 0.4g	29% 28.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.33% 0.1g	12.8% 4.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	118% 1.9g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.27% 0.045g	82.8% 14g	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	33% 42.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.32% 2.4g	14.3% 10.4g	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	34.7% 13g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.44% 1.93g	92% 51.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cassava	Soybeans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	0.16% 1.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10.3% 0.12mg	103% 1.24mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.23% 0.068mg	95% 1.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.57% 1.2mg	14.4% 2.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.03% 0.15mg	22.5% 1.12mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.6% 0.12mg	41% 0.53mg	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	133% 532μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	32.4% 29mg	9.45% 8.5mg	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	8.03% 1.2mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.24% 2.7μg	55.5% 66.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cassava	Soybeans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.27% 22.7mg	39.3% 393mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15.7% 0.14mg	261% 2.35mg	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	278% 22.3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.1% 29.8mg	94% 397mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	23.7% 0.54mg	155% 3.57mg	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	143% 998mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.3% 384mg	75% 2547mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	46% 25.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	0.19% 2.83mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.4% 0.48mg	63% 6.93mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.3% 84.6g	0.33% 12g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS Soybeans per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cassava vs Soybeans:

• 5 ounces of Cassava have 3.4 times more Vitamin C than Soybeans.
• While 5 oz of Raw Soybeans contain 10 times more Vitamin B1, 18.1 times more Vitamin B2, 1.9 times more Vitamin B3, 7.4 times more Vitamin B5, 4.3 times more Vitamin B6, 13.9 times more Vitamin B9, 4.5 times more Vitamin E and 24.7 times more Vitamin K than Raw Cassava.
• 5 ounces of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Raw Cassava as well as Raw Soybeans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cassava vs Soybeans:

• 5 oz of Raw Soybeans contain 17.3 times more Calcium, 16.6 times more Copper, 58.1 times more Iron, 13.3 times more Magnesium, 6.6 times more Manganese, 26.1 times more Phosphorus, 6.6 times more Potassium, 25.4 times more Selenium and 14.4 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 ounces of Cassava have 1.3 times more Carbohydrate than Soybeans.
• While 5 oz of Raw Soybeans contain 2.8 times more Energy, 71.2 times more Fat, 39 times more Saturated Fat, 78.2 times more Omega 3, 310.2 times more Omega 6, 4.3 times more Sugars, 5.2 times more Fiber and 26.8 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
• 5 ounces of Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6