Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Flaxseed

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Flaxseed	13%	67%	20%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Flaxseed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.54% 132kcal	83.5% 2422kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.6% 1.54g	197% 191g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.74% 0.24g	52% 16.6g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	35.4% 0.57g	6467% 103g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.99% 0.17g	158% 26.8g	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	101% 131g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.2% 6.67g	9.7% 7.03g	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	0% 0g	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	% 1.8g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 5.2g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	36% 13.6g	326% 124g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	24.8% 14g	148% 83g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Flaxseed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	28.7% 259μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	27.2% 0.33mg	621% 7.46mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	39.8% 0.52mg	56% 0.73mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13% 2.1mg	87.3% 14mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	22% 1.1mg	89.4% 4.47mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	61% 0.79mg	165% 2.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	511% 153μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	107% 426μg	99% 395μg	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	344% 310mg	3.02% 2.72mg	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	41% 6.12mg	9.37% 1.4mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	383% 460μg	16.3% 19.5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Flaxseed	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	18.6% 186mg	116% 1157mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18% 0.16mg	615% 5.53mg	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	41% 3.27mg	325% 26mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	17.3% 72.6mg	423% 1778mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	50.5% 1.16mg	489% 11.3mg	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	38.2% 268mg	416% 2912mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	33.4% 1134mg	108% 3688mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	15.7% 8.6μg	209% 115μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	5.14% 77mg	9.07% 136mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	14% 1.54mg	179% 19.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 411g	0.85% 31.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Flaxseed per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound of Frozen Broccoli Spears has more Vitamin A, 113.8 times more Vitamin C, 4.4 times more Vitamin E and 23.6 times more Vitamin K than Flaxseed.
• While 1 lb of Flaxseed contains 22.8 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 6.7 times more Vitamin B3, 4.1 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.7 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Flaxseed provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Flaxseed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Flaxseed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Flaxseed:

• 1 pound of Frozen Broccoli Spears has 13 times more Water than Flaxseed.
• While 1 lb of Flaxseed contains 6.2 times more Calcium, 33.9 times more Copper, 8 times more Iron, 24.5 times more Magnesium, 9.7 times more Manganese, 10.9 times more Phosphorus, 3.3 times more Potassium, 13.4 times more Selenium, 1.8 times more Sodium and 12.8 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Flaxseed contains 18.4 times more Energy, 124 times more Fat, 70.4 times more Saturated Fat, 182.5 times more Omega 3, 159.5 times more Omega 6, 5.4 times more Carbohydrate, 9.1 times more Fiber and 6 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Flaxseed offer comparable quantities of Sugars per one pound.
• 1 pound of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6