Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Canned Carrots with Salt VS Baobab Powder

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Carrots with Salt	10%	6%	84%
Baobab Powder	4%	1%	95%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Carrots with Salt	Baobab Powder	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.22% 35.4kcal	12.2% 354kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	0.69% 0.67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.051g	1.1% 0.35g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.97% 0.016g	8.7% 0.14g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.66% 0.11g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.04% 7.85g	87% 113g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.85% 3.5g	NA	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	8.37% 6.07g	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	% 6.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 13g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	5.6% 2.13g	166% 63g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.6% 0.91g	9.34% 5.23g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Carrots with Salt	Baobab Powder	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	88% 791μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.13% 0.026mg	3.54% 0.043mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.27% 0.043mg	8.07% 0.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.9% 0.78mg	177% 28.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.83% 0.19mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.2% 0.16mg	263% 3.42mg	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	3.2% 12.8μg	15.2% 61μg	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	4.25% 3.83mg	273% 246mg	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	7% 1.05mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	11.6% 14μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Carrots with Salt	Baobab Powder	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.54% 35.4mg	48.5% 485mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	16.4% 0.15mg	NA	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	11.3% 0.91mg	149% 12mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.7% 11.3mg	53.3% 224mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	27.7% 0.64mg	NA	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	4.86% 34mg	9.5% 66.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.46% 254mg	91% 3103mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.03% 0.57μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	23% 343mg	0.94% 14mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.35% 0.37mg	12% 1.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.56% 132g	0.42% 15.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Carrots with Salt VS Baobab Powder per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Canned Carrots with Salt versus 5 oz of Baobab Powder to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt vs Baobab Powder:

• 5 oz of Baobab Powder contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B1, 2.5 times more Vitamin B2, 36.2 times more Vitamin B3, 21.6 times more Vitamin B6, 4.8 times more Vitamin B9 and 64.1 times more Vitamin C than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Canned Carrots with Salt vs Baobab Powder:

• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have 24.2 times more Sodium and 8.5 times more Water than Baobab Powder.
• While 5 oz of Baobab Powder contain 13.7 times more Calcium, 13.2 times more Iron, 19.8 times more Magnesium, 2 times more Phosphorus, 12.2 times more Potassium and 3.5 times more Zinc than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium
• Both Drained Canned Carrots with Salt as well as Baobab Powder lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Baobab Powder contain 10 times more Energy, 8.9 times more Omega 3, 14.4 times more Carbohydrate, 29.7 times more Fiber and 5.8 times more Protein than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Protein