Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Cucumber VS Cassava

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cucumber	14%	5%	81%
Cassava	3%	2%	95%

Macro Nutrients

	Cucumber	Cassava	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.03% 29.8kcal	11% 318kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.23% 0.22g	0.57% 0.56g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.23% 0.073g	0.46% 0.15g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.62% 0.01g	2.1% 0.034g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.33% 0.056g	0.37% 0.064g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.54% 7.2g	58% 75.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.57% 3.3g	4.65% 3.37g	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	2.4% 1.73g	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	% 1.5g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.06g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	2.6% 0.99g	9.4% 3.57g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.3% 1.3g	4.8% 2.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cucumber	Cassava	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.1% 9.92μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.47% 0.054mg	14.4% 0.17mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.04% 0.065mg	7.33% 0.095mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.2% 0.19mg	10.6% 1.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	10.3% 0.51mg	4.25% 0.21mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.1% 0.079mg	13.4% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	6.36% 1.9μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.47% 14μg	13.4% 53.6μg	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	6.17% 5.56mg	45.4% 41mg	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	0.4% 0.06mg	2.5% 0.38mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	27% 32.5μg	3.14% 3.77μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cucumber	Cassava	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.18% 31.8mg	3.18% 31.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	9.04% 0.081mg	22% 0.2mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.064% 2.58μg	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	6.95% 0.56mg	6.7% 0.54mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.14% 25.8mg	9.92% 41.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	6.8% 0.16mg	33% 0.76mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	16.4% 7.4μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	6.8% 47.6mg	7.65% 53.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.58% 292mg	16% 538mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.1% 0.6μg	2.53% 1.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	1.85% 27.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.6% 0.4mg	6.13% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5.1% 189g	3.2% 118g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cucumber VS Cassava per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Cucumber versus 7 oz of Cassava to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Cucumber vs Cassava:

• 7 ounces of Cucumber have 2.4 times more Vitamin B5 and 8.6 times more Vitamin K than Cassava.
• While 7 oz of Raw Cassava contain 3.2 times more Vitamin B1, 1.5 times more Vitamin B2, 8.7 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B6, 3.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 7.4 times more Vitamin C than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• 7 ounces of Cucumber have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B9
• 7 ounces of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Raw Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Cucumber vs Cassava:

• 7 ounces of Cucumber have 1.6 times more Water than Cassava.
• While 7 oz of Raw Cassava contain 2.4 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 4.9 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Potassium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Cassava contain similar levels of Iron and Phosphorus per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cucumber lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Raw Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Raw Cassava contain 10.7 times more Energy, 10.5 times more Carbohydrate, 3.6 times more Fiber and 2.1 times more Protein than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Cassava offer comparable quantities of Sugars per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cucumber provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Fiber and Protein
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Raw Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in seven ounces.