Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Boiled Napa Cabbage VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Napa Cabbage	35%	9%	56%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Napa Cabbage	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.68% 20kcal	1.4% 41kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.25% 0.24g	0.5% 0.48g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.051g	0.23% 0.074g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.25% 0.068g	11% 0.18g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.11% 0.018g	0.31% 0.052g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	2.63% 3.4g	5.83% 7.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	2.87% 2.1g	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	6.34% 2.4g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.8% 2.13g	7.75% 4.34g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Napa Cabbage	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	7.56% 68μg	8.98% 80.8μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.2% 0.062mg	8.5% 0.1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.8% 0.062mg	12.4% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.43% 0.71mg	4.1% 0.65mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.27% 0.11mg	6.86% 0.34mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	19.3% 0.25mg	19% 0.25mg	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	18.8% 75μg	33.3% 133μg	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	25% 22.4mg	108% 97mg	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	NA	12.8% 1.9mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	120% 144μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Napa Cabbage	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.54% 45.4mg	5.8% 58mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	4.57% 0.041mg	5.67% 0.051mg	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	5.3% 0.43mg	12.8% 1.02mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.37% 14mg	5.4% 22.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	9.43% 0.22mg	15.8% 0.36mg	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	7.9% 55.3mg	12% 83.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.4% 319mg	10.4% 354mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.03% 0.57μg	4.9% 2.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.85% 12.8mg	1.6% 24mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.3% 0.26mg	4.4% 0.48mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.65% 135g	3.47% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Napa Cabbage VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Boiled Napa Cabbage vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 2.6 times more Vitamin B2, 3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.8 times more Vitamin B9 and 4.3 times more Vitamin C than Boiled and Drained Chinese Napa Cabbage.
• Both Boiled Napa Cabbage and Frozen Broccoli Spears provide similar amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Napa Cabbage have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• Both Boiled and Drained Chinese Napa Cabbage as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Boiled Napa Cabbage vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.3 times more Calcium, 2.4 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 1.7 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 4.8 times more Selenium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Chinese Napa Cabbage.
• Both Boiled Napa Cabbage and Frozen Broccoli Spears contain similar levels of Copper, Potassium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Napa Cabbage lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 2.6 times more Omega 3, 2.2 times more Carbohydrate, 1.8 times more Fiber and 2 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Chinese Napa Cabbage.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Napa Cabbage provide inadequate amounts of Carbohydrate
• Both Boiled and Drained Chinese Napa Cabbage as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.