Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Dry Carrot

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Dry Carrot	9%	4%	87%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Dry Carrot	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	16.7% 483kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	2.18% 2.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	1.13% 0.36g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	8.4% 0.13g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	5.3% 0.9g	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	86.8% 113g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	76% 55g	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	88% 33.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	20.5% 11.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Dry Carrot	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	112% 1006μg	539% 4852μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.2% 0.062mg	63% 0.76mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	45.5% 0.59mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	58% 9.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	41.7% 2.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	113% 1.47mg	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	19.5% 78μg	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	23% 20.7mg	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	51.5% 7.73mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	128% 153μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Dry Carrot	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	30% 301mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	58.3% 0.52mg	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	69.6% 5.57mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	40% 167mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	68.8% 1.6mg	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	70% 490mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	106% 3600mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	22% 12μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	26% 390mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	20.2% 2.23mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	0.15% 5.67g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Dry Carrot per 5 oz

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

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

• 5 oz of Dehydrated Carrot contain 4.8 times more Vitamin A, 12.1 times more Vitamin B1, 11.3 times more Vitamin B2, 14.2 times more Vitamin B3, 7.9 times more Vitamin B5, 10.9 times more Vitamin B6, 5.5 times more Vitamin B9, 5.8 times more Vitamin C, 9.6 times more Vitamin E and 6.1 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Dehydrated Carrot have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Dry Carrot:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 22.5 times more Water than Dry Carrot.
• While 5 oz of Dehydrated Carrot contain 5.9 times more Calcium, 5 times more Copper, 8.9 times more Iron, 9.8 times more Magnesium, 6.5 times more Manganese, 10.5 times more Phosphorus, 10.8 times more Potassium, 12.3 times more Selenium, 4 times more Sodium and 4.8 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Dehydrated Carrot contain 9.5 times more Energy, 5.6 times more Omega 3, 2.6 times more Omega 6, 10.1 times more Carbohydrate, 8.2 times more Sugars, 7.2 times more Fiber and 10.4 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein