Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cantaloupe Melons VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cantaloupe Melons	9%	5%	86%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Cantaloupe Melons	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.3% 154kcal	4.54% 132kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.89% 0.86g	1.6% 1.54g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.72% 0.23g	0.74% 0.24g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	13% 0.21g	35.4% 0.57g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.93% 0.16g	0.99% 0.17g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	28.5% 37g	18.7% 24.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	49% 35.7g	9.2% 6.67g	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	11.7% 8.5g	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	% 7g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 19.7g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10.7% 4.1g	36% 13.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	6.8% 3.8g	24.8% 14g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cantaloupe Melons	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	85% 767μg	28.7% 259μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15.5% 0.19mg	27.2% 0.33mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.63% 0.086mg	39.8% 0.52mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	21% 3.33mg	13% 2.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.53% 0.48mg	22% 1.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	25% 0.33mg	61% 0.79mg	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	24% 95μg	107% 426μg	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	185% 166mg	344% 310mg	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	1.5% 0.23mg	41% 6.12mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	9.45% 11.3μg	383% 460μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cantaloupe Melons	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.1% 41mg	18.6% 186mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	20.7% 0.19mg	18% 0.16mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.11% 4.54μg	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	12% 0.95mg	41% 3.27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	13% 54.4mg	17.3% 72.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	8.1% 0.19mg	50.5% 1.16mg	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	9.7% 68mg	38.2% 268mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	35.6% 1211mg	33.4% 1134mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.3% 1.8μg	15.7% 8.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.84% 72.6mg	5.14% 77mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	7.42% 0.82mg	14% 1.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 409g	11% 411g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cantaloupe Melons VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 1 lb

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

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

• 1 pound of Cantaloupe Melons has 3 times more Vitamin A and 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 1 lb of Frozen Broccoli Spears contains 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 6 times more Vitamin B2, 2.3 times more Vitamin B5, 2.4 times more Vitamin B6, 4.5 times more Vitamin B9, 1.9 times more Vitamin C, 27 times more Vitamin E and 40.6 times more Vitamin K than Raw Cantaloupe Melons.
• 1 pound of Cantaloupe Melons have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Cantaloupe Melons as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cantaloupe Melons vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 1 lb of Frozen Broccoli Spears contains 4.6 times more Calcium, 3.4 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 6.2 times more Manganese, 3.9 times more Phosphorus, 4.8 times more Selenium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Raw Cantaloupe Melons.
• Both Cantaloupe Melons and Frozen Broccoli Spears contain similar levels of Copper, Potassium and Water per one pound.
• 1 pound of Cantaloupe Melons lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Manganese, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Cantaloupe Melons has 1.5 times more Carbohydrate and 5.3 times more Sugars than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 1 lb of Frozen Broccoli Spears contains 2.7 times more Omega 3, 3.3 times more Fiber and 3.6 times more Protein than Raw Cantaloupe Melons.
• 1 pound of Cantaloupe Melons provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Cantaloupe Melons as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in one pound.