Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cooked Teff VS Frozen Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Teff	15%	6%	79%
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Teff	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	15.8% 458kcal	5.63% 163kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.04% 2.95g	2.15% 2.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	0.67% 0.21g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	4.8% 0.077g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	6.6% 1.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	69.3% 90g	27.6% 36g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	29.8% 21.6g	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	1.94% 1.4g	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	% 18.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	33.4% 12.7g	39.4% 15g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	31.3% 17.6g	6.3% 3.54g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Teff	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	358% 3221μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	69% 0.83mg	16.6% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.5% 0.15mg	13% 0.17mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	25.8% 4.12mg	13% 2.1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	17% 0.85mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	34% 0.44mg	33% 0.43mg	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	20.4% 81.6μg	11.3% 45.4μg	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	NA	12.6% 11.3mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	17.2% 2.6mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	66.5% 80μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Teff	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	22.2% 222mg	16.3% 163mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	114% 1.03mg	37.3% 0.34mg	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	116% 9.3mg	25% 2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	54% 227mg	13% 54.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	564% 13mg	33.7% 0.78mg	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	77.8% 544mg	21.4% 150mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.3% 485mg	31.4% 1066mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	5.77% 3.18μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.4% 36.3mg	20.6% 308mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	45.8% 5.03mg	13.6% 1.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	9.2% 340g	11% 408g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Teff VS Frozen Carrots per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Cooked Teff vs Frozen Carrots:

• 1 pound of Cooked Teff has 4.2 times more Vitamin B1, 2 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B9 than Frozen Carrots.
• While 1 lb of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contains more Vitamin A than Cooked Teff.
• Both Cooked Teff and Frozen Carrots provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B6 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Cooked Teff have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Cooked Teff as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cooked Teff vs Frozen Carrots:

• 1 pound of Cooked Teff has 1.4 times more Calcium, 3.1 times more Copper, 4.7 times more Iron, 4.2 times more Magnesium, 16.7 times more Manganese, 3.6 times more Phosphorus and 3.4 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots.
• While 1 lb of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contains 2.2 times more Potassium and 8.5 times more Sodium than Cooked Teff.
• Both Cooked Teff and Frozen Carrots contain similar levels of Water per one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Cooked Teff has 2.8 times more Energy, 2.5 times more Carbohydrate and 5 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots.
• Both Cooked Teff and Frozen Carrots offer comparable quantities of Fiber per one pound.
• 1 pound of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein