Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Frozen Carrots VS Raw Amaranth

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Raw Amaranth	14%	17%	69%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Raw Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	12.4% 360kcal	128% 3710kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.74% 4.6g	72.4% 70.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.47% 0.47g	45.6% 14.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	10.6% 0.17g	26.3% 0.42g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	14.5% 2.47g	161% 27.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	60.8% 79g	502% 653g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	65.7% 47.6g	23.3% 17g	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	4.28% 3.1g	0.14% 0.1g	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	% 4g	% 2.7g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 40.5g	% 14g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	87% 33g	176% 67g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	14% 7.8g	242% 136g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Raw Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	789% 7100μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	36.7% 0.44mg	97% 1.16mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	28.5% 0.37mg	154% 2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	29% 4.64mg	57.7% 9.23mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	37.4% 1.87mg	292% 14.6mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	73% 0.95mg	455% 5.9mg	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	25% 100μg	205% 820μg	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	27.8% 25mg	46.7% 42mg	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	38% 5.7mg	79.3% 12mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	147% 176μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Raw Amaranth	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	36% 360mg	159% 1590mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	82.2% 0.74mg	583% 5.25mg	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	55% 4.4mg	951% 76mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	28.6% 120mg	590% 2480mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	74.3% 1.7mg	1449% 33.3mg	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	47% 330mg	796% 5570mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	69% 2350mg	149% 5080mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	12.7% 7μg	340% 187μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	45.3% 680mg	2.67% 40mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	30% 3.3mg	261% 28.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	24.3% 900g	3.05% 113g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Raw Amaranth per 1 kg

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Frozen Carrots vs Raw Amaranth:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Carrots has more Vitamin A and more Vitamin K than Raw Amaranth.
• While 1 kg of Uncooked Amaranth Grain contains 2.6 times more Vitamin B1, 5.4 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 7.8 times more Vitamin B5, 6.2 times more Vitamin B6, 8.2 times more Vitamin B9, 1.7 times more Vitamin C and 2.1 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 1 kilogram of Raw Amaranth have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Uncooked Amaranth Grain have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Frozen Carrots vs Raw Amaranth:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Carrots has 17 times more Sodium and 8 times more Water than Raw Amaranth.
• While 1 kg of Uncooked Amaranth Grain contains 4.4 times more Calcium, 7.1 times more Copper, 17.3 times more Iron, 20.7 times more Magnesium, 19.5 times more Manganese, 16.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.2 times more Potassium, 26.7 times more Selenium and 8.7 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 1 kilogram of Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Frozen Carrots has 2.8 times more Sugars than Raw Amaranth.
• While 1 kg of Uncooked Amaranth Grain contains 10.3 times more Energy, 15.3 times more Fat, 31 times more Saturated Fat, 2.5 times more Omega 3, 11.1 times more Omega 6, 8.3 times more Carbohydrate, 2 times more Fiber and 17.4 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 1 kilogram of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein