Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Whole Wheat Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Whole Wheat Pasta	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Whole Wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	17.2% 499kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	4.3% 4.15g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	1.9% 0.61g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	6.2% 0.099g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	8.86% 1.5g	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	80% 104g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	5.36% 3.9g	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	0.59% 0.43g	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	% 0.34g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.74g	% 0.96g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	34.3% 13g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	35% 19.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Whole Wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	112% 1006μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.2% 0.062mg	48% 0.58mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	23.8% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	77% 12.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	24.7% 1.23mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	31% 0.4mg	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	24.5% 98μg	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	NA	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	4.35% 0.65mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	1.65% 2μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Whole Wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	4.1% 41mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	78.3% 0.7mg	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	64% 5.13mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	43% 181mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	184% 4.23mg	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	69.5% 486mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	18% 615mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	200% 110μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	0.57% 8.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	38.3% 4.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	0.31% 11.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Whole Wheat Pasta per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots vs Whole Wheat Pasta:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 1.2 times more Vitamin E and 12.6 times more Vitamin K than Whole Wheat Pasta.
• While 5 oz of Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta contain 9.3 times more Vitamin B1, 5.9 times more Vitamin B2, 18.7 times more Vitamin B3, 4.7 times more Vitamin B5, 3 times more Vitamin B6 and 6.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Whole Wheat Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Whole Wheat Pasta:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 1.2 times more Calcium, 11.3 times more Sodium and 11 times more Water than Whole Wheat Pasta.
• While 5 oz of Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta contain 6.7 times more Copper, 8.2 times more Iron, 10.7 times more Magnesium, 17.4 times more Manganese, 10.4 times more Phosphorus, 1.8 times more Potassium, 110.9 times more Selenium and 9 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 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 1.7 times more Sugars than Whole Wheat Pasta.
• While 5 oz of Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta contain 9.8 times more Energy, 6.4 times more Fat, 4.1 times more Omega 3, 4.3 times more Omega 6, 9.3 times more Carbohydrate, 2.8 times more Fiber and 17.8 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein