Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cooked Frozen Carrots VS Arugula

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Frozen Carrots	6%	16%	78%
Arugula	33%	19%	48%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Arugula	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.8% 52.4kcal	1.22% 35.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.99% 0.96g	0.96% 0.94g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.53% 0.17g	0.38% 0.12g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.9% 0.062g	15% 0.24g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.4% 0.41g	1.1% 0.18g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.43% 11g	3.98% 5.17g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.98% 5.8g	4% 2.9g	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	0.55% 0.4g	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	% 0.51g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 4.88g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	5.97% 2.27g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.47% 0.82g	6.53% 3.66g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Arugula	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	133% 1199μg	18.7% 169μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.54% 0.043mg	5.2% 0.062mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	9.38% 0.12mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.7% 0.59mg	2.7% 0.43mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.93% 0.25mg	12.4% 0.62mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.16% 0.12mg	7.96% 0.1mg	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	3.9% 15.6μg	34.4% 137μg	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	3.62% 3.26mg	23.6% 21.3mg	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	9.54% 1.43mg	4.06% 0.61mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	16% 19.3μg	128% 154μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Arugula	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.96% 49.6mg	22.7% 227mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	13% 0.12mg	12% 0.11mg	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	9.4% 0.75mg	26% 2.07mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.7% 15.6mg	16% 66.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.3% 0.24mg	19.8% 0.46mg	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	6.28% 44mg	10.5% 73.7mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8% 272mg	15.4% 523mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.55% 0.85μg	0.77% 0.43μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	5.58% 83.6mg	2.55% 38.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.5% 0.5mg	6.06% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.46% 128g	3.5% 130g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Frozen Carrots VS Arugula per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cooked Frozen Carrots versus 5 oz of Arugula to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots vs Arugula:

• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots have 7.1 times more Vitamin A, 1.4 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.3 times more Vitamin E than Arugula.
• While 5 oz of Raw Arugula contain 1.5 times more Vitamin B1, 2.3 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B5, 8.8 times more Vitamin B9, 6.5 times more Vitamin C and 8 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots.
• Both Cooked Frozen Carrots and Arugula provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Arugula have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots as well as Raw Arugula have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cooked Frozen Carrots vs Arugula:

• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots have 2.2 times more Sodium than Arugula.
• While 5 oz of Raw Arugula contain 4.6 times more Calcium, 2.8 times more Iron, 4.3 times more Magnesium, 1.9 times more Manganese, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots.
• Both Cooked Frozen Carrots and Arugula contain similar levels of Copper and Water per five ounces.
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots as well as Raw Arugula lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots have 2.1 times more Carbohydrate, 2 times more Sugars and 2.1 times more Fiber than Arugula.
• While 5 oz of Raw Arugula contain 3.9 times more Omega 3 and 4.4 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots as well as Raw Arugula provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.