Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Frozen Carrots VS Canned Refried Beans

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Canned Refried Beans	22%	20%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Canned Refried Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.76% 51kcal	4.4% 128kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	2.94% 2.85g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	2.8% 0.89g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.5% 0.024g	15% 0.24g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.06% 0.35g	3% 0.51g	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	14.8% 19.2g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.3% 6.75g	1.06% 0.77g	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% 0g	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	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.74g	% 0.77g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.3% 4.68g	14% 5.24g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.97% 1.1g	12.6% 7.06g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Canned Refried Beans	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	8.98% 0.11mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.03% 0.052mg	8.6% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.1% 0.66mg	3.25% 0.52mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.3% 0.27mg	5.36% 0.27mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	10.4% 0.13mg	11.2% 0.15mg	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	3.9% 15.6μg	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	9.45% 8.5mg	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	0.85% 0.13mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	20.8% 25μg	2.5% 2.98μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Canned Refried Beans	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.1% 51mg	4.1% 41mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	11.7% 0.1mg	20.3% 0.18mg	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	25.5% 2.04mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	12% 49.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.5% 0.24mg	18% 0.41mg	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	18.6% 130mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.8% 333mg	13.3% 452mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	15% 8.22μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.43% 96mg	35% 524mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	7.47% 0.82mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.45% 128g	2.98% 110g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Canned Refried Beans per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots vs Canned Refried Beans:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have more Vitamin A, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 6.3 times more Vitamin E and 8.4 times more Vitamin K than Canned Refried Beans.
• While 5 oz of Canned Refried Beans contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B1, 2.1 times more Vitamin B2 and 2.4 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Canned Refried Beans provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Canned Refried Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Canned Refried Beans have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Frozen Carrots vs Canned Refried Beans:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 1.2 times more Calcium than Canned Refried Beans.
• While 5 oz of Canned Refried Beans contain 1.7 times more Copper, 3.3 times more Iron, 2.9 times more Magnesium, 1.7 times more Manganese, 2.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium, 8.3 times more Selenium, 5.4 times more Sodium and 1.8 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Canned Refried Beans contain similar levels of Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots have 8.8 times more Sugars than Canned Refried Beans.
• While 5 oz of Canned Refried Beans contain 2.5 times more Energy, 4.4 times more Fat, 9.9 times more Omega 3, 1.5 times more Omega 6, 1.7 times more Carbohydrate and 6.4 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Canned Refried Beans offer comparable quantities of Fiber per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3, Omega 6 and Protein