Nutrient Comparison: Waxgourd VS Cassava per 5 oz
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Waxgourd versus 5 oz of Cassava to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Waxgourd vs Cassava:
- 5 ounces of Waxgourd have 2.3 times more Vitamin B2 and 1.2 times more Vitamin B5 than Cassava.
- While 5 oz of Raw Cassava contain 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 2.5 times more Vitamin B6, 5.4 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.6 times more Vitamin C than Raw Waxgourd.
- 5 ounces of Waxgourd have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B9
- Both Raw Waxgourd as well as Raw Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.
Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Waxgourd vs Cassava:
- 5 ounces of Waxgourd have 1.5 times more Iron, 7.9 times more Sodium, 1.8 times more Zinc and 1.6 times more Water than Cassava.
- While 5 oz of Raw Cassava contain 4.3 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Magnesium, 6.6 times more Manganese, 1.4 times more Phosphorus and 45.2 times more Potassium than Raw Waxgourd.
- 5 ounces of Waxgourd lack sufficient amounts of Potassium
- Both Raw Waxgourd as well as Raw Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in five ounces.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:
- 5 ounces of Waxgourd have 1.6 times more Fiber than Cassava.
- While 5 oz of Raw Cassava contain 12.3 times more Energy, 12.7 times more Carbohydrate and 3.4 times more Protein than Raw Waxgourd.
- 5 ounces of Waxgourd provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
- Both Raw Waxgourd as well as Raw Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.