Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	12%	10%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.97% 115kcal	52.3% 1516kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.4% 1.35g	17% 16.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.64% 0.21g	7.07% 2.26g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	31% 0.5g	15% 0.24g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.86% 0.15g	43% 7.3g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	16.3% 21.2g	238% 309g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	8.05% 5.83g	NA	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	31.3% 12g	158% 60g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	21.7% 12g	85% 47.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	25% 226μg	0.44% 3.97μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	24% 0.29mg	67% 0.81mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	35% 0.45mg	86.4% 1.12mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	11.5% 1.83mg	48.2% 7.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	19.2% 0.96mg	33.3% 1.67mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	53.4% 0.69mg	74.8% 0.97mg	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	93% 373μg	23% 91μg	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	301% 271mg	0% 0mg	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	35.7% 5.36mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	335% 402μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16.3% 163mg	3.97% 39.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	16% 0.14mg	185% 1.67mg	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	35.7% 2.86mg	132% 10.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	15% 63.5mg	124% 520mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	44% 1mg	163% 3.74mg	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	33.5% 234mg	170% 1191mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	29% 992mg	35% 1195mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	13.7% 7.54μg	71.4% 39.3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.5% 67.5mg	1.06% 16mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	12.3% 1.35mg	124% 13.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.7% 359g	0.44% 16.3g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears versus 14 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted):

• 14 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 57 times more Vitamin A, 4.1 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 14 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 2.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2.5 times more Vitamin B2, 4.2 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted):

• 14 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 4.1 times more Calcium and 22.1 times more Water than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 14 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 11.7 times more Copper, 3.7 times more Iron, 8.2 times more Magnesium, 3.7 times more Manganese, 5.1 times more Phosphorus, 5.2 times more Selenium and 10.1 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain similar levels of Potassium per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 2.1 times more Omega 3 than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 14 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 13.2 times more Energy, 12.4 times more Fat, 49.7 times more Omega 6, 14.6 times more Carbohydrate, 5 times more Fiber and 3.9 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 14 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6