Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt VS Potato Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	9%	5%	86%
Potato Flour	8%	1%	91%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	Potato Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.12% 32.6kcal	17.4% 506kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.2% 0.2g	0.5% 0.48g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.11% 0.035g	0.4% 0.13g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.71% 0.011g	3.1% 0.05g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.47% 0.079g	0.93% 0.16g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	5.86% 7.6g	91% 118g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.8% 3.5g	6.9% 5g	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	6.7% 2.55g	22% 8.36g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.47% 0.82g	17.5% 9.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	Potato Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	97% 869μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.24% 0.027mg	27% 0.32mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.94% 0.038mg	5.56% 0.072mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.73% 0.6mg	31% 4.97mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.94% 0.2mg	13.4% 0.67mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	12.2% 0.16mg	84% 1.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	4.6% 1.4μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	2.83% 11.3μg	8.86% 35.4μg	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	3.15% 2.83mg	6% 5.4mg	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	6.9% 1.03mg	2.36% 0.35mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	11.6% 14μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	Potato Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.4% 44mg	9.2% 92mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	16.2% 0.15mg	31% 0.28mg	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	9.2% 0.74mg	24.5% 1.96mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.04% 12.8mg	22% 92mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	27.7% 0.64mg	19.3% 0.44mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	59.5% 26.8μg	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	4.05% 28.3mg	34% 238mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.2% 245mg	41.7% 1419mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.03% 0.57μg	2.83% 1.56μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	22.7% 340mg	5.2% 78mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.74% 0.41mg	6.96% 0.77mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.56% 132g	0.25% 9.24g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt VS Potato Flour per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt vs Potato Flour:

• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt have more Vitamin A, 2.9 times more Vitamin E and more Vitamin K than Potato Flour.
• While 5 oz of Potato Flour contain 12 times more Vitamin B1, 1.9 times more Vitamin B2, 8.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.4 times more Vitamin B5, 6.9 times more Vitamin B6, 3.1 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.9 times more Vitamin C than Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• 5 ounces of Potato Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt as well as Potato Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt vs Potato Flour:

• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt have 1.4 times more Manganese, 4.4 times more Sodium and 14.3 times more Water than Potato Flour.
• While 5 oz of Potato Flour contain 2.1 times more Calcium, 1.9 times more Copper, 2.7 times more Iron, 7.2 times more Magnesium, 8.4 times more Phosphorus, 5.8 times more Potassium, 2.8 times more Selenium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Potato Flour contain 15.5 times more Energy, 4.4 times more Omega 3, 15.5 times more Carbohydrate, 1.4 times more Sugars, 3.3 times more Fiber and 11.9 times more Protein than Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• 5 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt as well as Potato Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in five ounces.