Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli VS Enriched White Pita Bread

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	36%	3%	61%
Enriched White Pita Bread	13%	4%	83%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Enriched White Pita Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.37% 39.7kcal	13.4% 390kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.16% 0.16g	1.75% 1.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.08% 0.026g	0.74% 0.24g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.72% 0.06g	2.13% 0.034g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.11% 0.018g	4.26% 0.72g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.84% 7.6g	60.7% 79g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.87% 2.1g	2.54% 1.84g	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	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.25g	8.2% 3.1g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.85% 4.4g	23% 13g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Enriched White Pita Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.03% 72.3μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.5% 0.078mg	70.8% 0.85mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.83% 0.11mg	35.7% 0.46mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.06% 0.65mg	41% 6.57mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.77% 0.39mg	11.3% 0.56mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	3.7% 0.048mg	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	10.6% 42.5μg	38% 152μg	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	63% 57mg	0% 0mg	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	12.5% 1.87mg	2.83% 0.43mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	104% 125μg	0.24% 0.28μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli	Enriched White Pita Bread	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.23% 72.3mg	12% 122mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	6.77% 0.061mg	26.5% 0.24mg	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	11% 0.86mg	46.4% 3.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	6.75% 28.3mg	8.77% 37mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	20% 0.46mg	29.6% 0.68mg	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	11% 78mg	19.6% 137mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.5% 255mg	5% 170mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.9% 2.7μg	70% 38.4μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.27% 34mg	50.7% 760mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.87% 0.43mg	11% 1.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.48% 129g	1.23% 45.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli VS Enriched White Pita Bread per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli versus 5 oz of Enriched White Pita Bread to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli vs Enriched White Pita Bread:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli have more Vitamin A, 3.8 times more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin C, 4.4 times more Vitamin E and 440.5 times more Vitamin K than Enriched White Pita Bread.
• While 5 oz of Enriched White Pita Bread contain 10.9 times more Vitamin B1, 4 times more Vitamin B2, 10.1 times more Vitamin B3, 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.6 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• 5 ounces of Enriched White Pita Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K
• Both Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli as well as Enriched White Pita Bread have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli vs Enriched White Pita Bread:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli have 1.5 times more Potassium and 2.8 times more Water than Enriched White Pita Bread.
• While 5 oz of Enriched White Pita Bread contain 1.7 times more Calcium, 3.9 times more Copper, 4.3 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 14.3 times more Selenium, 22.3 times more Sodium and 2.8 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli have 1.8 times more Omega 3 and 1.4 times more Fiber than Enriched White Pita Bread.
• While 5 oz of Enriched White Pita Bread contain 9.8 times more Energy, 39.3 times more Omega 6, 10.4 times more Carbohydrate and 2.9 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Spears Frozen Broccoli.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Spears Frozen Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6
• 5 ounces of Enriched White Pita Bread provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3