Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli VS Lentils

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	36%	3%	61%
Lentils	27%	3%	70%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Lentils	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.38% 127kcal	55% 1597kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.51% 0.5g	4.96% 4.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.26% 0.082g	2.2% 0.7g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	12% 0.19g	31.8% 0.51g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.35% 0.059g	11% 1.88g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	18.7% 24.3g	221% 287g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.2% 6.67g	12.7% 9.2g	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	1.7% 1.22g	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	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 6.67g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	36% 13.6g	128% 48.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	25% 14g	199% 112g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Lentils	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	25.7% 231μg	1% 9.07μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	20.8% 0.25mg	330% 3.96mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	28.3% 0.37mg	73.6% 0.96mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13% 2.08mg	74% 12mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	25% 1.24mg	194% 9.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	45.4% 0.59mg	188% 2.45mg	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	34% 136μg	543% 2173μg	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	202% 182mg	22.7% 20.4mg	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	40% 6mg	15% 2.22mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	333% 400μg	19% 22.7μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Lentils	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	23% 231mg	16% 159mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	21.7% 0.2mg	380% 3.42mg	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	34.6% 2.77mg	369% 29.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	21.6% 91mg	50.8% 213mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	64% 1.47mg	275% 6.3mg	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	35.6% 249mg	182% 1275mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	24% 816mg	90% 3071mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	15.7% 8.6μg	0.82% 0.45μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	7.26% 109mg	1.8% 27.2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	12.4% 1.36mg	135% 15mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 411g	1% 37.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli VS Lentils per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli vs Lentils:

• 1 pound of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli has 25.5 times more Vitamin A, 8.9 times more Vitamin C, 2.7 times more Vitamin E and 17.6 times more Vitamin K than Lentils.
• While 1 lb of Raw Lentils contains 15.9 times more Vitamin B1, 2.6 times more Vitamin B2, 5.7 times more Vitamin B3, 7.8 times more Vitamin B5, 4.2 times more Vitamin B6 and 16 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• 1 pound of Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli as well as Raw Lentils have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli vs Lentils:

• 1 pound of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli has 1.5 times more Calcium, 19 times more Selenium and 11 times more Water than Lentils.
• While 1 lb of Raw Lentils contains 17.5 times more Copper, 10.7 times more Iron, 2.4 times more Magnesium, 4.3 times more Manganese, 5.1 times more Phosphorus, 3.8 times more Potassium and 10.9 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• 1 pound of Lentils lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Raw Lentils contains 12.6 times more Energy, 2.7 times more Omega 3, 31.8 times more Omega 6, 11.8 times more Carbohydrate, 1.4 times more Sugars, 3.6 times more Fiber and 7.9 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• 1 pound of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6