Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Apples

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Apples	2%	3%	95%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Apples	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	2.54% 73.7kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	0.25% 0.24g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	0.12% 0.04g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	0.8% 0.013g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	0.36% 0.061g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.6% 11g	15% 19.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	20.3% 14.7g	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	0.61% 0.44g	11.5% 8.36g	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	% 0.57g	% 3.44g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.74g	% 2.93g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	8.95% 3.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	0.66% 0.37g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Apples	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	112% 1006μg	0.47% 4.25μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.2% 0.062mg	2% 0.024mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	2.83% 0.037mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	0.81% 0.13mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	1.73% 0.086mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	4.47% 0.058mg	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	3.54% 14μg	1.06% 4.25μg	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	3.94% 3.54mg	7.24% 6.52mg	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	5.4% 0.81mg	1.7% 0.26mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	2.6% 3.1μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Apples	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	0.85% 8.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	4.25% 0.038mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.12% 4.68μg	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	7.8% 0.62mg	2.13% 0.17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	1.7% 7.1mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	2.16% 0.05mg	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	6.7% 46.8mg	2.23% 15.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	4.46% 152mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	0.094% 1.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	0.52% 0.057mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	3.28% 121g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Apples per 5 oz

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

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

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 236.7 times more Vitamin A, 2.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 5.1 times more Vitamin B3, 3.1 times more Vitamin B5, 2.3 times more Vitamin B6, 3.3 times more Vitamin B9, 3.2 times more Vitamin E and 8 times more Vitamin K than Apples.
• While 5 oz of Raw Apples with skin contain 1.8 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Apples have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Apples with skin have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Apples:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 6 times more Calcium, 2.7 times more Copper, 3.7 times more Iron, 2.4 times more Magnesium, 4.9 times more Manganese, 3 times more Phosphorus, 2.2 times more Potassium, 68 times more Sodium and 8.3 times more Zinc than Apples.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Apples contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Apples lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus and Zinc
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Apples with skin lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 1.4 times more Fiber than Apples.
• While 5 oz of Raw Apples with skin contain 1.7 times more Carbohydrate, 2.2 times more Sugars and 19 times more Fructose than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Apples with skin provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in five ounces.