Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Agar Seaweed VS Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Agar Seaweed	7%	1%	92%
Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	36%	3%	61%

Macro Nutrients

	Agar Seaweed	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	3.56% 103kcal	3.83% 111kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.12% 0.12g	0.45% 0.44g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.074% 0.024g	0.22% 0.071g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	10.4% 0.17g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	0.3% 0.052g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	20.6% 26.8g	16.4% 21.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.53% 1.1g	8.05% 5.83g	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	5.22% 2g	31.3% 12g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.83% 2.14g	22% 12.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Agar Seaweed	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	22.5% 202μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	1.65% 0.02mg	18% 0.22mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.7% 0.087mg	24.7% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1.36% 0.22mg	11.4% 1.8mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	24% 1.2mg	21.7% 1.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.77% 0.13mg	39.7% 0.52mg	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	84.3% 337μg	29.8% 119μg	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	0% 0mg	177% 159mg	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	23% 3.45mg	35% 5.24mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	7.6% 9.13μg	291% 350μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Agar Seaweed	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	21.4% 214mg	20.2% 202mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	27% 0.24mg	19% 0.17mg	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	92% 7.4mg	30.3% 2.42mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	63.3% 266mg	19% 79.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	64.4% 1.5mg	56% 1.3mg	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	2.83% 20mg	31% 218mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	26.4% 897mg	21% 714mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.05% 2.78μg	13.7% 7.54μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.4% 35.7mg	6.35% 95mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	21% 2.3mg	11% 1.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.8% 362g	9.73% 360g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Agar Seaweed VS Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Agar Seaweed versus 14 oz of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Agar Seaweed vs Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli:

• 14 ounces of Agar Seaweed have 2.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli contain more Vitamin A, 11 times more Vitamin B1, 3.7 times more Vitamin B2, 8.3 times more Vitamin B3, 4.1 times more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin C, 1.5 times more Vitamin E and 38.3 times more Vitamin K than Raw Agar Seaweed.
• Both Agar Seaweed and Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Agar Seaweed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin C and Vitamin K
• Both Raw Agar Seaweed as well as Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 14 ounces.

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Agar Seaweed vs Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli:

• 14 ounces of Agar Seaweed have 1.4 times more Copper, 3 times more Iron, 3.4 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Potassium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli contain 11 times more Phosphorus and 2.7 times more Selenium than Raw Agar Seaweed.
• Both Agar Seaweed and Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli contain similar levels of Calcium, Manganese and Water per 14 ounces.
• 14 ounces of Agar Seaweed lack sufficient amounts of Phosphorus and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 ounces of Agar Seaweed have 1.3 times more Carbohydrate than Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• While 14 oz of Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli contain more Omega 3, 5.3 times more Sugars, 6 times more Fiber and 5.7 times more Protein than Raw Agar Seaweed.
• 14 ounces of Agar Seaweed provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Fiber and Protein
• Both Raw Agar Seaweed as well as Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in 14 ounces.