Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cooked Frozen Carrots VS Shiitake Mushrooms

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Frozen Carrots	6%	16%	78%
Shiitake Mushrooms	22%	11%	67%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Shiitake Mushrooms	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.8% 52.4kcal	1.66% 48kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.99% 0.96g	0.72% 0.69g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.53% 0.17g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.9% 0.062g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.4% 0.41g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.43% 11g	7.4% 9.62g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.98% 5.8g	4.65% 3.37g	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	0% 0g	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	% 3.37g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 4.88g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	9.33% 3.54g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.47% 0.82g	5.67% 3.18g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Shiitake Mushrooms	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	133% 1199μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.54% 0.043mg	1.77% 0.021mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	23.7% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.7% 0.59mg	34.3% 5.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.93% 0.25mg	42.5% 2.13mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.16% 0.12mg	32% 0.42mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	28.6% 8.58μg	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	3.9% 15.6μg	4.6% 18.4μg	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	3.62% 3.26mg	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	4.25% 25.5IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	9.54% 1.43mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	16% 19.3μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Shiitake Mushrooms	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.96% 49.6mg	0.28% 2.83mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	13% 0.12mg	22.4% 0.2mg	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	7.26% 0.58mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.7% 15.6mg	6.75% 28.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.3% 0.24mg	14% 0.33mg	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	22.7% 159mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8% 272mg	12.7% 431mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.55% 0.85μg	14.7% 8.08μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	5.58% 83.6mg	0.85% 12.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.5% 0.5mg	13.3% 1.46mg	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: Cooked Frozen Carrots VS Shiitake Mushrooms per 5 oz

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

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

• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots have 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Shiitake Mushrooms.
• While 5 oz of Raw Shiitake Mushrooms contain 5.9 times more Vitamin B2, 9.3 times more Vitamin B3, 8.6 times more Vitamin B5, 3.5 times more Vitamin B6 and more Vitamin D than Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots.
• Both Cooked Frozen Carrots and Shiitake Mushrooms provide similar amounts of Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin D
• 5 ounces of Shiitake Mushrooms have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cooked Frozen Carrots vs Shiitake Mushrooms:

• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots have 17.5 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Iron and 6.6 times more Sodium than Shiitake Mushrooms.
• While 5 oz of Raw Shiitake Mushrooms contain 1.7 times more Copper, 1.8 times more Magnesium, 1.4 times more Manganese, 3.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium, 9.5 times more Selenium and 2.9 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots.
• Both Cooked Frozen Carrots and Shiitake Mushrooms contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
• 5 ounces of Shiitake Mushrooms lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots have 1.7 times more Sugars and 1.3 times more Fiber than Shiitake Mushrooms.
• While 5 oz of Raw Shiitake Mushrooms contain 3.9 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots.
• Both Cooked Frozen Carrots and Shiitake Mushrooms offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots as well as Raw Shiitake Mushrooms provide inadequate amounts of Energy in five ounces.