Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium VS Boiled Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium	11%	4%	85%
Boiled Carrots	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	19.2% 557kcal	1.7% 49.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.34% 2.27g	0.26% 0.26g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.1% 0.35g	0.13% 0.043g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.37% 0.054g	0.089% 0.001g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	5.4% 0.92g	0.73% 0.12g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	89.7% 117g	8.96% 11.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.74% 0.54g	6.75% 4.9g	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	0.7% 0.51g	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	% 0.57g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 3.83g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	10% 3.83g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	26.6% 15g	1.92% 1.08g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	134% 1208μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	61% 0.73mg	7.8% 0.094mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	64.3% 0.84mg	4.8% 0.062mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	50.6% 8.1mg	5.7% 0.91mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11% 0.55mg	6.58% 0.33mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	9.27% 0.12mg	16.7% 0.22mg	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	44% 176μg	4.96% 20μg	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	0% 0mg	5.67% 5.1mg	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	1.13% 0.17mg	9.73% 1.46mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	5.8% 6.95μg	16% 19.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium	Boiled Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.1% 31mg	4.25% 42.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	23% 0.21mg	2.68% 0.024mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	1.7% 67.3μg	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	137% 11mg	6.02% 0.48mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	8.77% 37mg	3.37% 14mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	39.3% 0.9mg	9.55% 0.22mg	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	23% 160mg	6.07% 42.5mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.8% 163mg	9.8% 333mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	55% 30.3μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	80.2% 1203mg	5.5% 82.2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	12% 1.33mg	2.58% 0.28mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.13% 4.8g	3.45% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium vs Boiled Carrots:

• Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium have 7.8 times more Vitamin B1, 13.4 times more Vitamin B2, 8.9 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5 and 8.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• While Boiled and Drained Carrots contain more Vitamin A, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin C, 8.6 times more Vitamin E and 2.8 times more Vitamin K than Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
• Both Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium as well as Boiled and Drained Carrots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium vs Boiled Carrots:

• Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium have 8.5 times more Copper, 22.7 times more Iron, 2.6 times more Magnesium, 4.1 times more Manganese, 3.8 times more Phosphorus, 30.6 times more Selenium, 14.6 times more Sodium and 4.7 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• While Boiled and Drained Carrots contain 1.4 times more Calcium, 2 times more Potassium and 26.5 times more Water than Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium have 11.2 times more Energy, 8.9 times more Fat, 38 times more Omega 3, 7.4 times more Omega 6, 10 times more Carbohydrate and 13.8 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• While Boiled and Drained Carrots contain 9.1 times more Sugars than Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.
• Both Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium and Boiled and Drained Carrots have similar amounts of Fiber per 5 oz.
• Both Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium as well as Boiled and Drained Carrots have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.