Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Baby Carrots VS Green Cauliflower

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baby Carrots	7%	3%	90%
Green Cauliflower	30%	7%	63%

Macro Nutrients

	Baby Carrots	Green Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.7% 49.6kcal	1.5% 44kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.19% 0.18g	0.44% 0.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.1% 0.033g	0.21% 0.067g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.71% 0.011g	9.2% 0.15g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.48% 0.081g	0.24% 0.041g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	9% 11.7g	6.64% 8.63g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	5.92% 4.3g	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	1.96% 1.4g	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	% 1.47g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 3.86g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	11% 4.1g	12% 4.54g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.6% 0.91g	7.47% 4.2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baby Carrots	Green Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	109% 978μg	1.26% 11.3μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.54% 0.043mg	9.45% 0.11mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.93% 0.051mg	11% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.93% 0.79mg	6.5% 1.04mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11.4% 0.57mg	19.7% 0.99mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	11.4% 0.15mg	24.2% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	11.3% 3.4μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	9.57% 38.3μg	20% 80.8μg	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	4.1% 3.7mg	139% 125mg	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	0.38% 0.057mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	11% 13.3μg	24% 28.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baby Carrots	Green Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.54% 45.4mg	4.68% 46.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	15.7% 0.14mg	6.46% 0.058mg	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	15.8% 1.26mg	13% 1.03mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.37% 14mg	6.75% 28.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	9.3% 0.21mg	15.2% 0.35mg	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	5.67% 39.7mg	12.6% 88mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.9% 336mg	12.5% 425mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.3% 1.28μg	1.55% 0.85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	7.37% 111mg	2.17% 32.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.2% 0.24mg	8.25% 0.91mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.46% 128g	3.44% 127g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baby Carrots VS Green Cauliflower per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Baby Carrots versus 5 oz of Green Cauliflower to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Baby Carrots vs Green Cauliflower:

• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots have 86.3 times more Vitamin A than Green Cauliflower.
• While 5 oz of Raw Green Cauliflower contain 2.7 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5, 2.1 times more Vitamin B6, 2.1 times more Vitamin B9, 33.9 times more Vitamin C and 2.1 times more Vitamin K than Raw Baby Carrots.
• 5 ounces of Green Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Green Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Baby Carrots vs Green Cauliflower:

• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots have 2.4 times more Copper, 1.2 times more Iron and 3.4 times more Sodium than Green Cauliflower.
• While 5 oz of Raw Green Cauliflower contain 2 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Manganese, 2.2 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium and 3.8 times more Zinc than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Green Cauliflower contain similar levels of Calcium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Green Cauliflower lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots have 1.4 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Sugars than Green Cauliflower.
• While 5 oz of Raw Green Cauliflower contain 13 times more Omega 3 and 4.6 times more Protein than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Green Cauliflower offer comparable quantities of Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Baby Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Green Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.