Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals	28%	23%	49%
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	18.7% 541kcal	1.27% 37kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	15.6% 15g	0.42% 0.41g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	8.1% 2.6g	0.19% 0.062g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	71% 1.13g	9.3% 0.15g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	48.5% 8.25g	0.26% 0.044g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	54% 70.3g	5.2% 6.78g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	15.3% 11g	2.64% 1.9g	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	NA	1.62% 1.18g	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	NA	% 1.06g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 11g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	56.3% 21.4g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	73.7% 41.2g	7.1% 4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.79% 7.1μg	8.2% 73.7μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	197% 2.37mg	6.26% 0.075mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	89.4% 1.16mg	10.5% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	49.5% 7.92mg	4.16% 0.67mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	39.4% 1.97mg	7.9% 0.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	107% 1.4mg	14% 0.18mg	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	125% 499μg	23.7% 95μg	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	9.45% 8.5mg	89% 80mg	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	151% 22.7mg	11.5% 1.73mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.72% 5.67μg	96% 115μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.38% 63.8mg	7.94% 79.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	98% 0.88mg	6% 0.054mg	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	161% 13mg	14.4% 1.15mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	108% 454mg	6.07% 25.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	1230% 28.3mg	18% 0.42mg	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	232% 1624mg	10% 71mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	39.5% 1342mg	8.84% 301mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	168% 92μg	7.2% 3.97μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	2.27% 34mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	215% 23.6mg	6.2% 0.68mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.21% 7.94g	3.5% 130g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals versus 5 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 5 ounces of Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals have 31.5 times more Vitamin B1, 8.5 times more Vitamin B2, 11.9 times more Vitamin B3, 5 times more Vitamin B5, 7.5 times more Vitamin B6, 5.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 13.1 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 10.4 times more Vitamin A, 9.4 times more Vitamin C and 20.3 times more Vitamin K than Plain Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals.
• 5 ounces of Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Plain Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• 5 ounces of Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals have 16.3 times more Copper, 11.2 times more Iron, 17.8 times more Magnesium, 67.9 times more Manganese, 22.9 times more Phosphorus, 4.5 times more Potassium, 23.2 times more Selenium and 34.7 times more Zinc than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contain 16.3 times more Water than Plain Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals.
• Both Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals and Frozen Chopped Broccoli contain similar levels of Calcium per five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Toasted Wheat Germ Cereals have 14.7 times more Energy, 36.9 times more Fat, 41.6 times more Saturated Fat, 7.6 times more Omega 3, 187.7 times more Omega 6, 10.4 times more Carbohydrate, 5.8 times more Sugars, 5 times more Fiber and 10.4 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6