Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	13%	1%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	6.4% 186kcal	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	0.11% 0.035g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	0.53% 0.009g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	0.55% 0.094g	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	30% 39g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	NA	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	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	10% 5.67g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	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	2.36% 0.028mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	3.6% 0.047mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	0.86% 0.14mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	4.88% 0.24mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	1.4% 0.018mg	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	0.71% 2.83μg	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	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	1.13% 11.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	3.94% 0.035mg	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	9.2% 0.74mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	0.67% 2.83mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	15.5% 0.36mg	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	5.47% 38.3mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	1.2% 41mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	15.2% 228mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	2.83% 0.31mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	2.6% 96g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots vs Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have more Vitamin A, 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 4.8 times more Vitamin B3, 7.3 times more Vitamin B6, 5 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B5 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 4.5 times more Calcium, 3 times more Copper, 6 times more Magnesium, 1.2 times more Phosphorus, 8.1 times more Potassium, 1.5 times more Zinc and 1.3 times more Water than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• While 5 oz of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles contain 1.5 times more Manganese and 2.4 times more Sodium than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles contain similar levels of Iron per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles contain 3.6 times more Energy, 3.5 times more Carbohydrate and 5.1 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.