Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Tomato Paste

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%
Tomato Paste	18%	4%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.27% 37kcal	4% 116kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.42% 0.41g	0.69% 0.67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	0.44% 0.14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.3% 0.15g	0.62% 0.01g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.26% 0.044g	1.27% 0.22g	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	20.6% 27g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.64% 1.9g	24% 17.3g	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	11.4% 8.3g	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	% 8.15g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.43g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.25g	15.3% 5.8g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.1% 4g	11% 6.12g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.2% 73.7μg	12% 108μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.26% 0.075mg	7.1% 0.085mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	10.5% 0.14mg	16.7% 0.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.16% 0.67mg	27.3% 4.36mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.9% 0.4mg	4.03% 0.2mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	23.6% 0.31mg	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	4.25% 17μg	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	34.5% 31mg	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	40.6% 6.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	96% 115μg	13.5% 16μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Tomato Paste	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.94% 79.4mg	5.1% 51mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	6% 0.054mg	57.5% 0.52mg	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	53% 4.22mg	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	18.6% 0.43mg	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	17% 118mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.84% 301mg	42.3% 1437mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	7.2% 3.97μg	13.7% 7.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.27% 34mg	5.58% 83.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.2% 0.68mg	8.1% 0.89mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.5% 130g	2.8% 104g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Tomato Paste per 5 oz

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

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

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 2 times more Vitamin B5, 5.6 times more Vitamin B9, 2.6 times more Vitamin C and 7.1 times more Vitamin K than Tomato Paste.
• While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 1.5 times more Vitamin A, 1.6 times more Vitamin B2, 6.5 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.5 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Tomato Paste provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per five ounces.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Canned Tomato Paste have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Tomato Paste:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 1.6 times more Calcium and 1.2 times more Water than Tomato Paste.
• While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 9.6 times more Copper, 3.7 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Magnesium, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 4.8 times more Potassium, 1.9 times more Selenium, 2.5 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Tomato Paste contain similar levels of Manganese per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 15 times more Omega 3 than Tomato Paste.
• While 5 oz of Canned Tomato Paste contain 3.2 times more Energy, 4 times more Carbohydrate, 9 times more Sugars, 7 times more Fructose, 1.4 times more Fiber and 1.5 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• 5 ounces of Tomato Paste provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Canned Tomato Paste provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.