Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Cassava VS White Wheat Bread

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cassava	3%	2%	95%
White Wheat Bread	18%	8%	74%

Macro Nutrients

	Cassava	White Wheat Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.5% 160kcal	8.2% 238kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.29% 0.28g	2.2% 2.15g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.23% 0.074g	1.97% 0.63g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.06% 0.017g	5.2% 0.083g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.19% 0.032g	5.17% 0.88g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	29.3% 38g	33.8% 44g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.34% 1.7g	6.9% 5g	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	3.72% 2.7g	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	% 1.5g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	4.74% 1.8g	24.2% 9.2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.43% 1.36g	19% 10.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cassava	White Wheat Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.11% 1μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.25% 0.087mg	42.5% 0.51mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.7% 0.048mg	19.6% 0.26mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.34% 0.85mg	28% 4.46mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.14% 0.11mg	9.1% 0.46mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.77% 0.088mg	6.15% 0.08mg	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	6.75% 27μg	31.8% 127μg	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	23% 20.6mg	0% 0mg	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	1.27% 0.19mg	2.53% 0.38mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.6% 1.9μg	6.4% 7.7μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cassava	White Wheat Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.6% 16mg	68.4% 684mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11% 0.1mg	16.6% 0.15mg	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	3.38% 0.27mg	61% 4.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5% 21mg	6.2% 26mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	16.7% 0.38mg	27.6% 0.63mg	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	3.86% 27mg	14.7% 103mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.97% 271mg	3.74% 127mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.27% 0.7μg	29.3% 16μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.93% 14mg	32% 478mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.1% 0.34mg	8.64% 0.95mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.6% 59.7g	1.07% 39.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cassava VS White Wheat Bread per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Cassava versus 100 g of White Wheat Bread to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Cassava vs White Wheat Bread:

• 100 grams of Cassava have more Vitamin C than White Wheat Bread.
• While 100 g of White Wheat Bread contain 5.9 times more Vitamin B1, 5.3 times more Vitamin B2, 5.2 times more Vitamin B3, 4.3 times more Vitamin B5, 4.7 times more Vitamin B9, 2 times more Vitamin E and 4.1 times more Vitamin K than Raw Cassava.
• Both Cassava and White Wheat Bread provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Cassava have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• 100 grams of White Wheat Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Raw Cassava as well as White Wheat Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Cassava vs White Wheat Bread:

• 100 grams of Cassava have 2.1 times more Potassium than White Wheat Bread.
• While 100 g of White Wheat Bread contain 42.8 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Copper, 18.1 times more Iron, 1.7 times more Manganese, 3.8 times more Phosphorus, 23 times more Selenium, 34.1 times more Sodium and 2.8 times more Zinc than Raw Cassava.
• Both Cassava and White Wheat Bread contain similar levels of Magnesium per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Cassava lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g of White Wheat Bread contain 1.5 times more Energy, 7.7 times more Fat, 4.9 times more Omega 3, 27.5 times more Omega 6, 2.9 times more Sugars, 5.1 times more Fiber and 7.8 times more Protein than Raw Cassava.
• Both Cassava and White Wheat Bread offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Cassava provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6