Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	12%	10%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.27% 37kcal	18.7% 541kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.42% 0.41g	6.14% 5.95g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	2.52% 0.81g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.3% 0.15g	5.3% 0.085g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.044g	15.3% 2.6g	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	85% 110g	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	56.3% 21.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.1% 4g	30.4% 17g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.2% 73.7μg	0.16% 1.4μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.26% 0.075mg	24% 0.29mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10.5% 0.14mg	31% 0.4mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.16% 0.67mg	17.2% 2.76mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.9% 0.4mg	12% 0.6mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	26.7% 0.35mg	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	8.15% 32.6μg	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	NA	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	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.94% 79.4mg	1.4% 14mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	6% 0.054mg	66% 0.6mg	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	47% 3.77mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.07% 25.5mg	44.2% 186mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	18% 0.42mg	58% 1.34mg	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	60.7% 425mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.84% 301mg	12.5% 427mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.2% 3.97μg	25.5% 14μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.27% 34mg	0.38% 5.67mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.2% 0.68mg	44.3% 4.88mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.5% 130g	0.16% 5.8g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli versus 5 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted):

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 52 times more Vitamin A, 2.9 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 5 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 3.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2.9 times more Vitamin B2, 4.1 times more Vitamin B3, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.9 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted):

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 5.6 times more Calcium and 22.3 times more Water than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 5 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 11.1 times more Copper, 3.3 times more Iron, 7.3 times more Magnesium, 3.2 times more Manganese, 6 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium, 3.5 times more Selenium and 7.2 times more Zinc than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 1.8 times more Omega 3 than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 5 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 14.7 times more Energy, 14.5 times more Fat, 59.4 times more Omega 6, 16.3 times more Carbohydrate, 5 times more Fiber and 4.3 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6