Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt	8%	6%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.4% 41kcal	3.6% 105kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.5% 0.48g	0.72% 0.69g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.23% 0.074g	0.34% 0.11g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	11% 0.18g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.31% 0.052g	1.6% 0.27g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.83% 7.6g	17.4% 22.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.87% 2.1g	0.2% 0.14g	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	0% 0g	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	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.14g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.25g	4.1% 1.56g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	7.75% 4.34g	4% 2.24g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	8.98% 80.8μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	8.5% 0.1mg	17% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	12.4% 0.16mg	14.7% 0.19mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.65mg	15% 2.37mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.86% 0.34mg	1.47% 0.074mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	19% 0.25mg	3.05% 0.04mg	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	33.3% 133μg	9.57% 38.3μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	0% 0μg	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	108% 97mg	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	12.8% 1.9mg	0.094% 0.014mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	120% 144μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.8% 58mg	9.07% 91mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	5.67% 0.051mg	0% 0mg	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	12.8% 1.02mg	119% 9.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.4% 22.7mg	2.02% 8.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	15.8% 0.36mg	3% 0.069mg	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	12% 83.6mg	2.83% 20mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	10.4% 354mg	1.13% 38.3mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	4.9% 2.7μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.6% 24mg	21.5% 322mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.4% 0.48mg	1.16% 0.13mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.47% 128g	3.1% 115g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears versus 5 oz of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 4.7 times more Vitamin B5, 6.3 times more Vitamin B6, 3.5 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin C, 135 times more Vitamin E and more Vitamin K than Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.
• While 5 oz of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt contain 2 times more Vitamin B1 and 3.6 times more Vitamin B3 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have more Copper, 2.7 times more Magnesium, 5.2 times more Manganese, 4.2 times more Phosphorus, 9.3 times more Potassium and 3.8 times more Zinc than Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.
• While 5 oz of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt contain 1.6 times more Calcium, 9.3 times more Iron and 13.4 times more Sodium than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt lack sufficient amounts of Copper, Magnesium, Potassium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have more Omega 3, 14.7 times more Sugars, 2.7 times more Fiber and 1.9 times more Protein than Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt.
• While 5 oz of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt contain 2.6 times more Energy and 3 times more Carbohydrate than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• 5 ounces of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.