Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Chives

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%
Chives	35%	18%	47%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Chives	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.27% 37kcal	1.47% 42.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.42% 0.41g	1.07% 1.03g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	0.65% 0.21g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.3% 0.15g	1.33% 0.021g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.044g	2.1% 0.36g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.2% 6.78g	4.74% 6.17g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.64% 1.9g	3.6% 2.62g	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	1.62% 1.18g	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	% 1.06g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.25g	9.33% 3.54g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.1% 4g	8.28% 4.64g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Chives	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.2% 73.7μg	34.3% 309μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.26% 0.075mg	9.2% 0.11mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10.5% 0.14mg	12.5% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.16% 0.67mg	5.73% 0.92mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.9% 0.4mg	9.2% 0.46mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	15% 0.2mg	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	23.7% 95μg	37.2% 149μg	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	89% 80mg	92% 82.4mg	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	11.5% 1.73mg	2% 0.3mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	96% 115μg	251% 301μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Chives	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.94% 79.4mg	13% 130mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	6% 0.054mg	24.7% 0.22mg	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	14.4% 1.15mg	28.3% 2.27mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.07% 25.5mg	14% 59.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	18% 0.42mg	23% 0.53mg	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	10% 71mg	11.7% 82.2mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.84% 301mg	12.3% 420mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.2% 3.97μg	2.3% 1.28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.27% 34mg	0.28% 4.25mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.2% 0.68mg	7.2% 0.79mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.5% 130g	3.47% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Chives per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Chives:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 5.8 times more Vitamin E than Chives.
• While 5 oz of Raw Chives contain 4.2 times more Vitamin A, 1.5 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 2.6 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Chives provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Chives have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Raw Chives have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Chives:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 3.1 times more Selenium than Chives.
• While 5 oz of Raw Chives contain 1.6 times more Calcium, 4.1 times more Copper, 2 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese and 1.4 times more Potassium than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Chives contain similar levels of Phosphorus, Zinc and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Chives lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 7 times more Omega 3 than Chives.
• While 5 oz of Raw Chives contain 1.4 times more Sugars than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Chives offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Chives provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Raw Chives provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.