Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Onions Flakes VS Cooked Frozen Onions

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Onions Flakes	10%	1%	89%
Cooked Frozen Onions	9%	1%	90%

Macro Nutrients

	Onions Flakes	Cooked Frozen Onions	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	17% 495kcal	1.37% 39.7kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.67% 0.65g	0.073% 0.071g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.35% 0.11g	0.04% 0.013g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.8% 0.013g	0.089% 0.001g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.4% 0.24g	0.16% 0.027g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	91% 118g	7.3% 9.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	73% 53g	5.67% 4.1g	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	34.3% 13g	5.22% 2g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	22.7% 12.7g	1.8% 1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Onions Flakes	Cooked Frozen Onions	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.16% 1.4μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	59% 0.71mg	1.9% 0.023mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11% 0.14mg	1.96% 0.026mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.77% 1.4mg	1.17% 0.19mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	39% 1.96mg	2.2% 0.11mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	174% 2.27mg	7.63% 0.099mg	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	59% 235μg	4.6% 18.4μg	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	118% 106mg	8.03% 7.23mg	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	1.7% 0.26mg	0.094% 0.014mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.5% 5.4μg	0.35% 0.43μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Onions Flakes	Cooked Frozen Onions	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	36.4% 364mg	3.83% 38.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	65.5% 0.59mg	3.78% 0.034mg	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	27.5% 2.2mg	6.02% 0.48mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	31% 130mg	2.7% 11.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	85.6% 1.97mg	2.47% 0.057mg	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	61.4% 429mg	0.4% 2.83mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	67.6% 2299mg	4.2% 143mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	13% 7.1μg	1.03% 0.57μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2% 29.8mg	0.76% 11.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	24.4% 2.68mg	1.16% 0.13mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.15% 5.57g	3.53% 131g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Onions Flakes VS Cooked Frozen Onions per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Onions Flakes versus 5 oz of Cooked Frozen Onions to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Onions Flakes vs Cooked Frozen Onions:

• 5 ounces of Onions Flakes have 31.3 times more Vitamin B1, 5.6 times more Vitamin B2, 7.5 times more Vitamin B3, 17.7 times more Vitamin B5, 22.9 times more Vitamin B6, 12.8 times more Vitamin B9, 14.7 times more Vitamin C and 12.7 times more Vitamin K than Cooked Frozen Onions.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5 and Vitamin K
• Both Dry Onions Flakes as well as Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin E in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Onions Flakes vs Cooked Frozen Onions:

• 5 ounces of Onions Flakes have 9.5 times more Calcium, 17.3 times more Copper, 4.6 times more Iron, 11.5 times more Magnesium, 34.7 times more Manganese, 151.5 times more Phosphorus, 16.1 times more Potassium, 12.5 times more Selenium and 21 times more Zinc than Cooked Frozen Onions.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions contain 23.5 times more Water than Dry Onions Flakes.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions lack sufficient amounts of Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Onions Flakes have 12.5 times more Energy, 12.4 times more Carbohydrate, 12.9 times more Sugars, 6.6 times more Fiber and 12.6 times more Protein than Cooked Frozen Onions.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Onions provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Dry Onions Flakes as well as Boiled and Drained Frozen Onions provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.