Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%
Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	12%	8%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.56% 103kcal	48% 1397kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.2% 1.15g	13.5% 13g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.55% 0.17g	6.15% 1.97g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	26% 0.42g	11% 0.17g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.72% 0.12g	20.5% 3.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	14.6% 19g	231% 300g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.4% 5.36g	109% 79.4g	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	4.54% 3.3g	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	% 2.98g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	31.3% 12g	95% 36g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	20% 11g	79.4% 44.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	23% 206μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	17.5% 0.21mg	132% 1.6mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	29.3% 0.38mg	122% 1.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11.7% 1.87mg	52.6% 8.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	22% 1.1mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	39.7% 0.52mg	85.5% 1.1mg	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	66.5% 266μg	29.8% 119μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	20% 0.48μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	249% 224mg	38.4% 34.5mg	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	32.3% 4.84mg	13.5% 2.02mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	268% 322μg	8.27% 9.92μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	22.2% 222mg	58.3% 583mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	16.8% 0.15mg	132% 1.2mg	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	40% 3.2mg	149% 12mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	17% 71.4mg	89% 373mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	50.7% 1.17mg	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	28.3% 198mg	210% 1472mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	24.7% 841mg	48.8% 1659mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	20.2% 11μg	125% 68.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.35% 95mg	7.14% 107mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	17.3% 1.9mg	108% 12mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.8% 363g	0.79% 29.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli versus 14 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN:

• 14 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have more Vitamin A, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9, 6.5 times more Vitamin C, 2.4 times more Vitamin E and 32.4 times more Vitamin K than Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN.
• While 14 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN contain 7.5 times more Vitamin B1, 4.2 times more Vitamin B2, 4.5 times more Vitamin B3, 2.2 times more Vitamin B6 and more Vitamin B12 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 14 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12
• 14 ounces of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN have insufficient amounts of Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN:

• 14 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 12.4 times more Water than Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN.
• While 14 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN contain 2.6 times more Calcium, 7.9 times more Copper, 3.7 times more Iron, 5.2 times more Magnesium, 7.4 times more Phosphorus, 2 times more Potassium, 6.2 times more Selenium and 6.3 times more Zinc than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 2.4 times more Omega 3 than Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN.
• While 14 oz of Cereals ready-to-eat, ALPEN contain 13.5 times more Energy, 11.4 times more Fat, 28.4 times more Omega 6, 15.8 times more Carbohydrate, 14.8 times more Sugars, 3 times more Fiber and 4 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 14 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6