Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Cooked Frozen Asparagus VS Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Frozen Asparagus	51%	16%	33%
Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt	7%	13%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Frozen Asparagus	Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.46% 71.4kcal	17.4% 504kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.7% 1.67g	7.4% 7.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.2% 0.38g	2.07% 0.66g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.5% 0.04g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	4.1% 0.69g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.86% 7.62g	80% 104g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.75% 1.27g	3.78% 2.74g	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	16.7% 6.35g	27% 10.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	21% 11.7g	15.7% 8.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Frozen Asparagus	Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	17.6% 159μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	21.5% 0.26mg	NA	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	31.4% 0.41mg	NA	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	25.7% 4.1mg	NA	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	12.5% 0.63mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.1% 0.079mg	NA	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	134% 536μg	NA	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	108% 97mg	7.5% 6.75mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	31.8% 4.76mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	265% 318μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Frozen Asparagus	Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.14% 71.4mg	5.95% 59.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	46.3% 0.42mg	NA	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	27.8% 2.22mg	25% 2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.45% 39.7mg	NA	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	24% 0.56mg	NA	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	27.8% 194mg	NA	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20% 683mg	52.5% 1786mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	28% 15.5μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.79% 12mg	79% 1183mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14.8% 1.63mg	NA	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10% 373g	7.3% 270g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Frozen Asparagus VS Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Cooked Frozen Asparagus versus 14 oz of Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Cooked Frozen Asparagus vs Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt:

• 14 ounces of Cooked Frozen Asparagus have 14.4 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt.
• 14 ounces of Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Cooked Frozen Asparagus vs Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt:

• 14 ounces of Cooked Frozen Asparagus have 1.4 times more Water than Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt.
• While 14 oz of Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt contain 2.6 times more Potassium and 99.3 times more Sodium than Boiled and Drained Frozen Asparagus.
• Both Cooked Frozen Asparagus and Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt contain similar levels of Iron per 14 ounces.
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Asparagus as well as Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in 14 ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Cooked Frozen Asparagus have 1.3 times more Protein than Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt.
• While 14 oz of Frozen Roasted Potatoes with Salt contain 7.1 times more Energy, 13.6 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Fiber than Boiled and Drained Frozen Asparagus.
• 14 ounces of Cooked Frozen Asparagus provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Carbohydrate