Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Frozen Carrots VS Dried European Chestnuts

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Dried European Chestnuts	7%	11%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.63% 163kcal	58.5% 1696kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.15% 2.1g	21% 20g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.67% 0.21g	12% 3.8g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.8% 0.077g	53.3% 0.85g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.6% 1.12g	42% 7.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	27.6% 36g	270% 351g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	29.8% 21.6g	NA	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	1.94% 1.4g	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	% 18.4g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	39.4% 15g	140% 53g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.3% 3.54g	51.8% 29g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	358% 3221μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	16.6% 0.2mg	112% 1.34mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	13% 0.17mg	126% 1.63mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	13% 2.1mg	24% 3.86mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	17% 0.85mg	81.4% 4.07mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	33% 0.43mg	231% 3mg	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	11.3% 45.4μg	124% 494μg	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	12.6% 11.3mg	75.6% 68mg	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	17.2% 2.6mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	66.5% 80μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Dried European Chestnuts	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	16.3% 163mg	30.4% 304mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	37.3% 0.34mg	328% 2.95mg	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	25% 2mg	135% 10.8mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	13% 54.4mg	80% 336mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	33.7% 0.78mg	256% 5.9mg	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	21.4% 150mg	113% 794mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	31.4% 1066mg	132% 4472mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	15% 8.16μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	20.6% 308mg	11% 168mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	13.6% 1.5mg	14.4% 1.6mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 408g	1.16% 43g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Dried European Chestnuts per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Frozen Carrots versus 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Frozen Carrots vs Dried European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Frozen Carrots has more Vitamin A than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 6.7 times more Vitamin B1, 9.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B3, 4.8 times more Vitamin B5, 7 times more Vitamin B6, 10.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 6 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 1 pound of Dried European Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Dried European Chestnuts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Frozen Carrots vs Dried European Chestnuts:

• 1 pound of Frozen Carrots has 1.8 times more Sodium and 9.5 times more Water than Dried European Chestnuts.
• While 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 1.9 times more Calcium, 8.8 times more Copper, 5.4 times more Iron, 6.2 times more Magnesium, 7.6 times more Manganese, 5.3 times more Phosphorus, 4.2 times more Potassium and 2.6 times more Selenium than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Dried European Chestnuts contain similar levels of Zinc per one pound.
• 1 pound of Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Dried European Chestnuts contains 10.4 times more Energy, 9.7 times more Fat, 17.8 times more Saturated Fat, 11.1 times more Omega 3, 6.4 times more Omega 6, 9.8 times more Carbohydrate, 3.5 times more Fiber and 8.2 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 1 pound of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein