Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Baby Carrots VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baby Carrots	7%	3%	90%
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Baby Carrots	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.8% 139kcal	3.56% 103kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.53% 0.52g	1.2% 1.15g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.29% 0.091g	0.55% 0.17g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2% 0.032g	26% 0.42g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.33% 0.23g	0.72% 0.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	25% 32.7g	14.6% 19g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	26% 19g	7.4% 5.36g	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	5.47% 3.97g	4.54% 3.3g	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	% 4.13g	% 2.98g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 10.8g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	30.3% 11.5g	31.3% 12g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.54% 2.54g	20% 11g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baby Carrots	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	304% 2739μg	23% 206μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	9.92% 0.12mg	17.5% 0.21mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11% 0.14mg	29.3% 0.38mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13.8% 2.2mg	11.7% 1.87mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	32% 1.6mg	22% 1.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	32% 0.42mg	39.7% 0.52mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	31.8% 9.53μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	26.8% 107μg	66.5% 266μg	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	11.5% 10.3mg	249% 224mg	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	NA	32.3% 4.84mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	31% 37.3μg	268% 322μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baby Carrots	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	12.7% 127mg	22.2% 222mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	44% 0.4mg	16.8% 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	44% 3.53mg	40% 3.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.45% 39.7mg	17% 71.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	26% 0.6mg	50.7% 1.17mg	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	16% 111mg	28.3% 198mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	27.7% 941mg	24.7% 841mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	6.5% 3.57μg	20.2% 11μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	20.6% 310mg	6.35% 95mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.13% 0.67mg	17.3% 1.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.7% 359g	9.8% 363g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baby Carrots VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Baby Carrots versus 14 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Baby Carrots vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 14 ounces of Baby Carrots have 13.3 times more Vitamin A and 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B9, 21.7 times more Vitamin C and 8.6 times more Vitamin K than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6 per 14 ounces.
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Baby Carrots vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 14 ounces of Baby Carrots have 2.6 times more Copper and 3.3 times more Sodium than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 1.8 times more Calcium, 1.8 times more Magnesium, 1.9 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 3.1 times more Selenium and 2.8 times more Zinc than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Frozen Chopped Broccoli contain similar levels of Iron, Potassium and Water per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Baby Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Baby Carrots have 1.7 times more Carbohydrate and 3.5 times more Sugars than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 13.1 times more Omega 3 and 4.4 times more Protein than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Frozen Chopped Broccoli offer comparable quantities of Fiber per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Baby Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in 14 ounces.