Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Boiled Escarole

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Boiled Escarole	25%	9%	66%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Boiled Escarole	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	0.73% 21.3kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	0.26% 0.26g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	0.19% 0.06g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	1.06% 0.017g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	0.58% 0.098g	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	3.35% 4.35g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	0.45% 0.33g	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	10.4% 3.97g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	2.9% 1.63g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Boiled Escarole	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	112% 1006μg	15% 133μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.2% 0.062mg	6.97% 0.084mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	6.76% 0.088mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	2.76% 0.44mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	23.4% 1.17mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	1.74% 0.023mg	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	27.6% 111μg	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	5.2% 4.68mg	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	3.78% 0.57mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	250% 300μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Boiled Escarole	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	6.52% 65.2mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	13.7% 0.12mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.24% 9.5μg	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	12.8% 1.02mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	4.4% 18.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	23.7% 0.55mg	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	4.45% 31mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	10.2% 347mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	0.52% 0.28μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	1.8% 27mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	8.9% 0.98mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	3.6% 134g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Boiled Escarole per 5 oz

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

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

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 7.6 times more Vitamin A, 1.5 times more Vitamin B3, 5.9 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.4 times more Vitamin E than Boiled Escarole.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Escarole without Salt contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 4.4 times more Vitamin B5, 7.8 times more Vitamin B9, 1.3 times more Vitamin C and 12 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Boiled Escarole have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Boiled and Drained Escarole without Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Boiled Escarole:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 1.5 times more Phosphorus and 3.6 times more Sodium than Boiled Escarole.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Escarole without Salt contain 1.3 times more Calcium, 1.6 times more Iron, 2.3 times more Manganese and 2.1 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Boiled Escarole contain similar levels of Copper, Magnesium, Potassium and Water per five ounces.
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Boiled and Drained Escarole without Salt lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 2.6 times more Carbohydrate and 20.7 times more Sugars than Boiled Escarole.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Escarole without Salt contain 1.5 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Boiled Escarole offer comparable quantities of Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Boiled and Drained Escarole without Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.