Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Dry Somen Japanese Noodles VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Dry Somen Japanese Noodles	13%	2%	85%
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	Dry Somen Japanese Noodles	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	17.4% 505kcal	1.27% 37kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.2% 1.15g	0.42% 0.41g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.51% 0.16g	0.19% 0.062g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.57% 0.041g	9.3% 0.15g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.5% 0.43g	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	80.8% 105g	5.2% 6.78g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	16% 6.1g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	28.7% 16g	7.1% 4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Dry Somen Japanese Noodles	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	8.2% 73.7μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	12% 0.14mg	6.26% 0.075mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.83% 0.037mg	10.5% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7.75% 1.24mg	4.16% 0.67mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	14% 0.7mg	7.9% 0.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5.45% 0.071mg	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	4.96% 20μg	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	0% 0mg	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	NA	11.5% 1.73mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	96% 115μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Dry Somen Japanese Noodles	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.26% 32.6mg	7.94% 79.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	22.7% 0.2mg	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	23.4% 1.87mg	14.4% 1.15mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.45% 39.7mg	6.07% 25.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	29.5% 0.68mg	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	16% 113mg	10% 71mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.84% 232mg	8.84% 301mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	21.4% 11.8μg	7.2% 3.97μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	174% 2608mg	2.27% 34mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.8% 0.64mg	6.2% 0.68mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.35% 13g	3.5% 130g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Dry Somen Japanese Noodles vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• Dry Somen Japanese Noodles have 1.9 times more Vitamin B1, 1.9 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B5 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• While Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains more Vitamin A, 3.7 times more Vitamin B2, 2.6 times more Vitamin B6, 4.8 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Dry Somen Japanese Noodles.
• Both Dry Somen Japanese Noodles as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Dry Somen Japanese Noodles vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• Dry Somen Japanese Noodles have 3.8 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Iron, 1.6 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 3 times more Selenium and 76.7 times more Sodium than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• While Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains 2.4 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Potassium and 9.9 times more Water than Dry Somen Japanese Noodles.
• Both Dry Somen Japanese Noodles and Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have similar amounts of Zinc per 5 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Dry Somen Japanese Noodles have 13.7 times more Energy, 9.7 times more Omega 6, 15.5 times more Carbohydrate, 1.4 times more Fiber and 4 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• While Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains 3.6 times more Omega 3 than Dry Somen Japanese Noodles.
• Both Dry Somen Japanese Noodles as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Fat, Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.