Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Canned Carrots with Salt VS White Corn

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Carrots with Salt	10%	6%	84%
White Corn	10%	11%	79%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Carrots with Salt	White Corn	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.22% 35.4kcal	18% 517kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.28% 0.27g	6.93% 6.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.051g	2.95% 0.95g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.97% 0.016g	5.76% 0.092g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.66% 0.11g	17.5% 2.97g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.04% 7.85g	81% 105g	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	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	5.6% 2.13g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.6% 0.91g	24% 13.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Carrots with Salt	White Corn	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	88% 791μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.13% 0.026mg	45.5% 0.55mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.27% 0.043mg	22% 0.28mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.9% 0.78mg	32% 5.14mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.83% 0.19mg	12% 0.6mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.2% 0.16mg	68% 0.88mg	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	NA	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	4.25% 3.83mg	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	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	White Corn	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.54% 35.4mg	0.99% 9.92mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	16.4% 0.15mg	49.5% 0.45mg	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	48% 3.84mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.7% 11.3mg	43% 180mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	27.7% 0.64mg	30% 0.69mg	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	42.5% 298mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.46% 254mg	12% 407mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.03% 0.57μg	40% 22μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	23% 343mg	3.3% 49.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.35% 0.37mg	28.5% 3.13mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.56% 132g	0.4% 14.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Carrots with Salt VS White Corn per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt vs White Corn:

• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have more Vitamin A and more Vitamin C than White Corn.
• While 5 oz of White Corn Grain contain 21.4 times more Vitamin B1, 6.7 times more Vitamin B2, 6.6 times more Vitamin B3, 3.1 times more Vitamin B5 and 5.6 times more Vitamin B6 than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• 5 ounces of White Corn have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Drained Canned Carrots with Salt as well as White Corn Grain have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Canned Carrots with Salt vs White Corn:

• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt have 3.6 times more Calcium, 6.9 times more Sodium and 9 times more Water than White Corn.
• While 5 oz of White Corn Grain contain 3 times more Copper, 4.2 times more Iron, 15.9 times more Magnesium, 8.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium, 38.8 times more Selenium and 8.5 times more Zinc than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• Both Canned Carrots with Salt and White Corn contain similar levels of Manganese per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium and Selenium
• 5 ounces of White Corn lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of White Corn Grain contain 14.6 times more Energy, 24.9 times more Fat, 18.5 times more Saturated Fat, 5.9 times more Omega 3, 26.5 times more Omega 6, 13.4 times more Carbohydrate and 14.7 times more Protein than Drained Canned Carrots with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein