Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Meatless Bacon Bits VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Meatless Bacon Bits	27%	49%	24%
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Meatless Bacon Bits	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	23.3% 675kcal	1.27% 37kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	38% 36.7g	0.42% 0.41g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	18% 5.75g	0.19% 0.062g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	131% 2.1g	9.3% 0.15g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	101% 17g	0.26% 0.044g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	31% 40.5g	5.2% 6.78g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	2.64% 1.9g	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	1.62% 1.18g	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	% 1.06g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	38% 14.5g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	81% 45.4g	7.1% 4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Meatless Bacon Bits	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	8.2% 73.7μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	71% 0.85mg	6.26% 0.075mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	7.63% 0.099mg	10.5% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	14% 2.27mg	4.16% 0.67mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	7.9% 0.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	8.72% 0.11mg	14% 0.18mg	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	45% 180μg	23.7% 95μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	71% 1.7μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	3% 2.7mg	89% 80mg	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	65.2% 9.8mg	11.5% 1.73mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	96% 115μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Meatless Bacon Bits	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	14.3% 143mg	7.94% 79.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	85% 0.76mg	6% 0.054mg	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	12.8% 1.02mg	14.4% 1.15mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	32% 135mg	6.07% 25.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	NA	18% 0.42mg	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	44% 308mg	10% 71mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.05% 206mg	8.84% 301mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	19% 10.5μg	7.2% 3.97μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	167% 2509mg	2.27% 34mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	24% 2.65mg	6.2% 0.68mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.31% 11.3g	3.5% 130g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Meatless Bacon Bits VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Meatless Bacon Bits versus 5 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have 11.3 times more Vitamin B1, 3.4 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin B12 and 5.7 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain more Vitamin A, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B6, 29.7 times more Vitamin C and more Vitamin K than Meatless Bacon Bits.
• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K
• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12
• Both Meatless Bacon Bits as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Meatless Bacon Bits vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have 1.8 times more Calcium, 14.2 times more Copper, 5.3 times more Magnesium, 4.3 times more Phosphorus, 2.6 times more Selenium, 73.8 times more Sodium and 3.9 times more Zinc than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 1.5 times more Potassium and 11.4 times more Water than Meatless Bacon Bits.
• Both Meatless Bacon Bits and Frozen Chopped Broccoli contain similar levels of Iron per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Meatless Bacon Bits have 18.3 times more Energy, 89.3 times more Fat, 92.2 times more Saturated Fat, 14.1 times more Omega 3, 389.4 times more Omega 6, 6 times more Carbohydrate, 3.4 times more Fiber and 11.4 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6