Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Carrots VS Chili Powder

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Carrots	8%	5%	87%
Chili Powder	14%	34%	52%

Macro Nutrients

	Carrots	Chili Powder	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2% 58kcal	13.8% 400kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.35% 0.34g	21% 20.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.14% 0.045g	11% 3.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.18% 0.003g	47.2% 0.76g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.83% 0.14g	62.3% 10.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	10.4% 13.6g	54% 70.4g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.27% 6.7g	14% 10g	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	1.08% 0.78g	8.4% 6.1g	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	% 0.84g	% 3.03g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.1g	% 1.08g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10.4% 3.97g	130% 49.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.35% 1.3g	34% 19g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Carrots	Chili Powder	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	132% 1184μg	234% 2102μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.8% 0.094mg	29.5% 0.35mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.32% 0.082mg	102% 1.33mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.7% 1.4mg	103% 16.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.74% 0.39mg	25% 1.26mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15% 0.2mg	228% 2.97mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	10.5% 3.15μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	6.73% 27μg	9.92% 39.7μg	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	9.3% 8.36mg	1.1% 0.99mg	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	6.24% 0.94mg	360% 54mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	15.6% 18.7μg	125% 150μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Carrots	Chili Powder	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.68% 46.8mg	46.8% 468mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	7.1% 0.064mg	157% 1.4mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.11% 4.54μg	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	5.3% 0.43mg	307% 24.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	50.3% 211mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	8.8% 0.2mg	105% 2.4mg	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	7.1% 49.6mg	60.7% 425mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.3% 454mg	81.3% 2764mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.26% 0.14μg	52.6% 29μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.52% 98mg	271% 4064mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.1% 0.34mg	55.4% 6.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.4% 125g	0.41% 15.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Carrots vs Chili Powder:

• Raw Carrots have 8.4 times more Vitamin C than Chili Powder Spices.
• While Chili Powder Spices contain 1.8 times more Vitamin A, 3.8 times more Vitamin B1, 16.2 times more Vitamin B2, 11.8 times more Vitamin B3, 3.3 times more Vitamin B5, 15.2 times more Vitamin B6, 1.5 times more Vitamin B9, 57.8 times more Vitamin E and 8 times more Vitamin K than Raw Carrots.
• Both Raw Carrots as well as Chili Powder Spices have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Carrots vs Chili Powder:

• Raw Carrots have 8.2 times more Water than Chili Powder Spices.
• While Chili Powder Spices contain 10 times more Calcium, 22.2 times more Copper, 57.7 times more Iron, 12.4 times more Magnesium, 11.9 times more Manganese, 8.6 times more Phosphorus, 6.1 times more Potassium, 204 times more Selenium, 41.6 times more Sodium and 17.9 times more Zinc than Raw Carrots.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Chili Powder Spices contain 6.9 times more Energy, 59.5 times more Fat, 76.9 times more Saturated Fat, 266.5 times more Omega 3, 74.7 times more Omega 6, 5.2 times more Carbohydrate, 1.5 times more Sugars, 7.8 times more Fructose, 12.4 times more Fiber and 14.5 times more Protein than Raw Carrots.
• Both Raw Carrots as well as Chili Powder Spices have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.