Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Boiled Carrots VS Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Carrots	8%	4%	88%
Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Carrots	Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.47% 159kcal	36.8% 1066kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.84% 0.82g	8.4% 8.16g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.43% 0.14g	3.26% 1.04g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.28% 0.005g	8.22% 0.13g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.32% 0.39g	14% 2.4g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	28.7% 37.3g	162% 210g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	21.6% 15.6g	5.07% 3.67g	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	2.25% 1.63g	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	% 1.8g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 12.2g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	36% 13.6g	33.4% 12.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.16% 3.45g	73.7% 41.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Carrots	Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	429% 3865μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	25% 0.3mg	163% 1.95mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	15.4% 0.2mg	109% 1.4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	18.3% 2.93mg	102% 16.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	21% 1.05mg	37% 1.85mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	53.4% 0.69mg	13.3% 0.17mg	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	16% 63.5μg	91% 363μg	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	18% 16.3mg	0% 0mg	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	31% 4.67mg	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	51.8% 62μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Carrots	Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	13.6% 136mg	89% 889mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	8.57% 0.077mg	122% 1.1mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	5.4% 215μg	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	19.3% 1.54mg	171% 13.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.8% 45.4mg	44.3% 186mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	30.6% 0.7mg	119% 2.74mg	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	19.4% 136mg	52.5% 367mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	31.4% 1066mg	21% 708mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	210% 116μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	17.5% 263mg	90% 1352mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.25% 0.91mg	57.3% 6.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 409g	4.93% 182g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Carrots VS Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Boiled Carrots versus 1 lb of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Boiled Carrots vs Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola):

• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has more Vitamin A, 4 times more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin C, more Vitamin E and more Vitamin K than Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola).
• While 1 lb of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) contains 6.5 times more Vitamin B1, 7.1 times more Vitamin B2, 5.6 times more Vitamin B3, 1.8 times more Vitamin B5 and 5.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• 1 pound of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Boiled Carrots vs Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola):

• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 1.5 times more Potassium and 2.2 times more Water than Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola).
• While 1 lb of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) contains 6.5 times more Calcium, 14.3 times more Copper, 8.9 times more Iron, 4.1 times more Magnesium, 3.9 times more Manganese, 2.7 times more Phosphorus, 36.4 times more Selenium, 5.1 times more Sodium and 7 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Copper, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots has 4.3 times more Sugars than Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola).
• While 1 lb of Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) contains 6.7 times more Energy, 6.1 times more Omega 6, 5.6 times more Carbohydrate and 12 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• Both Boiled Carrots and Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) offer comparable quantities of Fiber per one pound.
• 1 pound of Boiled Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 6 and Protein
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Muffins, English, mixed-grain (includes granola) provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in one pound.