Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Raw Quinoa

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Raw Quinoa	15%	15%	70%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Raw Quinoa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	10% 290kcal	127% 3680kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.5% 3.4g	62.6% 60.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.63% 0.52g	22% 7.06g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	78% 1.25g	163% 2.6g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.18% 0.37g	175% 29.8g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	41% 53.5g	494% 642g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	20.3% 14.7g	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	79% 30g	184% 70g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	54.6% 30.6g	252% 141g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Raw Quinoa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	63.3% 570μg	1.1% 10μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	60% 0.72mg	300% 3.6mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	87.7% 1.14mg	245% 3.18mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	29% 4.62mg	95% 15mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	48.4% 2.42mg	154% 7.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	135% 1.75mg	375% 4.87mg	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	235% 940μg	460% 1840μg	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	759% 683mg	NA	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	90% 13.5mg	163% 24.4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	845% 1014μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Raw Quinoa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	41% 410mg	47% 470mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	40% 0.36mg	656% 5.9mg	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	90% 7.2mg	571% 45.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	38% 160mg	469% 1970mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	111% 2.56mg	884% 20.3mg	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	84.3% 590mg	653% 4570mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	73.5% 2500mg	166% 5630mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.5% 19μg	155% 85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11.3% 170mg	3.33% 50mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	31% 3.4mg	282% 31mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	24.5% 906g	3.6% 133g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Raw Quinoa per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Frozen Broccoli Spears versus 1 kg of Raw Quinoa to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Raw Quinoa:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears has 57 times more Vitamin A and more Vitamin K than Raw Quinoa.
• While 1 kg of Raw Quinoa contains 5 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.2 times more Vitamin B5, 2.8 times more Vitamin B6, 2 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.8 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 1 kilogram of Raw Quinoa have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Raw Quinoa have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Raw Quinoa:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears has 6.8 times more Water than Raw Quinoa.
• While 1 kg of Raw Quinoa contains 16.4 times more Copper, 6.3 times more Iron, 12.3 times more Magnesium, 7.9 times more Manganese, 7.7 times more Phosphorus, 2.3 times more Potassium, 4.5 times more Selenium and 9.1 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Raw Quinoa contain similar levels of Calcium per one kilogram.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kg of Raw Quinoa contains 12.7 times more Energy, 17.9 times more Fat, 13.6 times more Saturated Fat, 2.1 times more Omega 3, 80.5 times more Omega 6, 12 times more Carbohydrate, 2.3 times more Fiber and 4.6 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6