Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%
Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	0%	100%	0%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.27% 37kcal	43.2% 1253kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.42% 0.41g	146% 142g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	290% 93g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.3% 0.15g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.044g	4.17% 0.71g	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	0% 0g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.64% 1.9g	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	1.62% 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	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.1% 4g	0% 0g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.2% 73.7μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.26% 0.075mg	0% 0mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10.5% 0.14mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.16% 0.67mg	0% 0mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.9% 0.4mg	0% 0mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	0% 0mg	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	0% 0μg	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	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	11.5% 1.73mg	180% 27mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	96% 115μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.94% 79.4mg	0% 0mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	6% 0.054mg	NA	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	0% 0mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.07% 25.5mg	0% 0mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	18% 0.42mg	NA	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	0% 0mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.84% 301mg	0% 0mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.2% 3.97μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.27% 34mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.2% 0.68mg	0% 0mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.5% 130g	0% 0g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have more Vitamin A, more Vitamin B1, more Vitamin B2, more Vitamin B3, more Vitamin B5, more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening.
• While 5 oz of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening contain 15.6 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have more Calcium, more Iron, more Magnesium, more Phosphorus, more Potassium, more Selenium, more Zinc and more Water than Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening.
• 5 ounces of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have more Omega 3, more Carbohydrate, more Fiber and more Protein than Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening.
• While 5 oz of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening contain 34 times more Energy, 344.8 times more Fat, 1488.6 times more Saturated Fat and 16.1 times more Omega 6 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6
• 5 ounces of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Carbohydrate, Fiber and Protein