Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Taro Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Taro Leaves	37%	12%	51%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Taro Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	10% 290kcal	14.5% 420kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.5% 3.4g	7.63% 7.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.63% 0.52g	4.7% 1.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	78% 1.25g	58% 0.93g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.18% 0.37g	12.6% 2.14g	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	51.5% 67g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	20.3% 14.7g	41.5% 30g	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	97% 37g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	54.6% 30.6g	89% 49.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Taro Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	63.3% 570μg	268% 2410μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	60% 0.72mg	174% 2.1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	87.7% 1.14mg	351% 4.56mg	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	16.8% 0.84mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	135% 1.75mg	112% 1.46mg	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	315% 1260μg	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	578% 520mg	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	135% 20mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	845% 1014μg	905% 1086μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Taro Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	41% 410mg	107% 1070mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	40% 0.36mg	300% 2.7mg	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	281% 22.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	38% 160mg	107% 450mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	111% 2.56mg	310% 7.14mg	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	85.7% 600mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	73.5% 2500mg	191% 6480mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	34.5% 19μg	16.4% 9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11.3% 170mg	2% 30mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	31% 3.4mg	37.3% 4.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	24.5% 906g	23% 857g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Taro Leaves per 1 kg

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Taro Leaves:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears has 2.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.3 times more Vitamin C than Taro Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Taro Leaves contains 4.2 times more Vitamin A, 2.9 times more Vitamin B1, 4 times more Vitamin B2, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.5 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Taro Leaves provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin K per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Taro Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Raw Taro Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Taro Leaves:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears has 2.1 times more Selenium than Taro Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Taro Leaves contains 2.6 times more Calcium, 7.5 times more Copper, 3.1 times more Iron, 2.8 times more Magnesium, 2.8 times more Manganese and 2.6 times more Potassium than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Taro Leaves contain similar levels of Phosphorus, Zinc and Water per one kilogram.
• 1 kilogram of Taro Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Broccoli Spears has 1.3 times more Omega 3 than Taro Leaves.
• While 1 kg of Raw Taro Leaves contains 1.3 times more Carbohydrate, 2 times more Sugars and 1.6 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Taro Leaves offer comparable quantities of Fiber per one kilogram.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Raw Taro Leaves provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in one kilogram.