Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Candies, hard

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Candies, hard	0%	0%	100%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Candies, hard	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	19.3% 558kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	0.29% 0.28g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	0% 0g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	0% 0g	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	107% 139g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	123% 89g	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	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	% 0.57g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.74g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	0% 0g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Candies, hard	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	112% 1006μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.2% 0.062mg	0.47% 0.006mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	0.33% 0.004mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	0.062% 0.01mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	0.23% 0.011mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	0.33% 0.004mg	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	0% 0μg	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	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	5.4% 0.81mg	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Candies, hard	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	0.43% 4.25mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	4.57% 0.041mg	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	7.8% 0.62mg	5.3% 0.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	1% 4.25mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	0.62% 0.014mg	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	0.61% 4.25mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	0.21% 7.1mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	1.55% 0.85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	3.6% 54mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	0.13% 0.014mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	0.05% 1.84g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Candies, hard per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots vs Candies, hard:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have more Vitamin A, 11 times more Vitamin B1, 12.3 times more Vitamin B2, 66.3 times more Vitamin B3, 23.4 times more Vitamin B5, 31.7 times more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin C, more Vitamin E and more Vitamin K than Candies, hard.
• 5 ounces of Candies, hard have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Candies, hard have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Candies, hard:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 12 times more Calcium, 2.6 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Iron, 4 times more Magnesium, 17.1 times more Manganese, 11 times more Phosphorus, 47 times more Potassium, 1.8 times more Sodium, 33 times more Zinc and 69.3 times more Water than Candies, hard.
• 5 ounces of Candies, hard lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium and Zinc
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Candies, hard lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have more Fiber than Candies, hard.
• While 5 oz of Candies, hard contain 10.9 times more Energy, 12.4 times more Carbohydrate and 13.2 times more Sugars than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• 5 ounces of Candies, hard provide inadequate amounts of Fiber
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Candies, hard provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein in five ounces.