Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cucumber VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cucumber	14%	5%	81%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Cucumber	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.73% 21.3kcal	1.4% 41kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.16% 0.16g	0.5% 0.48g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.052g	0.23% 0.074g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.44% 0.007g	11% 0.18g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.23% 0.04g	0.31% 0.052g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	3.96% 5.15g	5.83% 7.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.27% 2.37g	2.87% 2.1g	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	1.7% 1.23g	NA	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	% 1.08g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.043g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	1.87% 0.71g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.65% 0.92g	7.75% 4.34g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cucumber	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.79% 7.1μg	8.98% 80.8μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.2% 0.038mg	8.5% 0.1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.6% 0.047mg	12.4% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	0.87% 0.14mg	4.1% 0.65mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.34% 0.37mg	6.86% 0.34mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	4.36% 0.057mg	19% 0.25mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	4.55% 1.36μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	2.5% 9.92μg	33.3% 133μg	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	4.4% 3.97mg	108% 97mg	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	0.28% 0.043mg	12.8% 1.9mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	19.4% 23.2μg	120% 144μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cucumber	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.27% 22.7mg	5.8% 58mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	6.46% 0.058mg	5.67% 0.051mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.046% 1.84μg	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	4.96% 0.4mg	12.8% 1.02mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.4% 18.4mg	5.4% 22.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	4.87% 0.11mg	15.8% 0.36mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	11.7% 5.27μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	4.86% 34mg	12% 83.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.13% 208mg	10.4% 354mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.77% 0.43μg	4.9% 2.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.19% 2.83mg	1.6% 24mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.58% 0.28mg	4.4% 0.48mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.65% 135g	3.47% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cucumber VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cucumber versus 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cucumber vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 11.4 times more Vitamin A, 2.7 times more Vitamin B1, 3.5 times more Vitamin B2, 4.7 times more Vitamin B3, 4.4 times more Vitamin B6, 13.4 times more Vitamin B9, 24.4 times more Vitamin C, 45 times more Vitamin E and 6.2 times more Vitamin K than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Frozen Broccoli Spears provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cucumber have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cucumber vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 2.6 times more Calcium, 2.6 times more Iron, 3.2 times more Manganese, 2.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium, 6.3 times more Selenium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Frozen Broccoli Spears contain similar levels of Copper, Magnesium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cucumber lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 25 times more Omega 3, 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, 6 times more Fiber and 4.7 times more Protein than Raw Whole Cucumber.
• Both Cucumber and Frozen Broccoli Spears offer comparable quantities of Sugars per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cucumber provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3, Fiber and Protein
• Both Raw Whole Cucumber as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.