Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Red Sweet Peppers VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Red Sweet Peppers	13%	9%	78%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Red Sweet Peppers	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.27% 37kcal	1.4% 41kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.44% 0.43g	0.5% 0.48g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.26% 0.084g	0.23% 0.074g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	4.96% 0.079g	11% 0.18g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.83% 0.14g	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	6.57% 8.55g	5.83% 7.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	8.2% 5.95g	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	4.4% 3.2g	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	% 2.75g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.83% 2.98g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.5% 1.4g	7.75% 4.34g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Red Sweet Peppers	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	24.7% 223μg	8.98% 80.8μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6.38% 0.077mg	8.5% 0.1mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	9.27% 0.12mg	12.4% 0.16mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.67% 1.4mg	4.1% 0.65mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9% 0.45mg	6.86% 0.34mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	31.7% 0.41mg	19% 0.25mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	2% 0.61μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	16.3% 65.2μg	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	201% 181mg	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	15% 2.24mg	12.8% 1.9mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	5.8% 6.95μg	120% 144μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Red Sweet Peppers	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.99% 9.92mg	5.8% 58mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	2.68% 0.024mg	5.67% 0.051mg	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	7.6% 0.61mg	12.8% 1.02mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.05% 17mg	5.4% 22.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	6.9% 0.16mg	15.8% 0.36mg	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	5.26% 37mg	12% 83.6mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	8.8% 299mg	10.4% 354mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	0.26% 0.14μg	4.9% 2.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.38% 5.67mg	1.6% 24mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.22% 0.35mg	4.4% 0.48mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.53% 131g	3.47% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Red Sweet Peppers VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Red Sweet Peppers 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 Red Sweet Peppers vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 5 ounces of Red Sweet Peppers have 2.8 times more Vitamin A, 2.1 times more Vitamin B3, 1.3 times more Vitamin B5, 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.9 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.3 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B9 and 20.7 times more Vitamin K than Raw Red Sweet Peppers.
• Both Red Sweet Peppers and Frozen Broccoli Spears provide similar amounts of Vitamin E per five ounces.
• Both Raw Red Sweet Peppers as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Red Sweet Peppers vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 5.9 times more Calcium, 2.1 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 2.3 times more Manganese, 2.3 times more Phosphorus, 19 times more Selenium and 1.4 times more Zinc than Raw Red Sweet Peppers.
• Both Red Sweet Peppers and Frozen Broccoli Spears contain similar levels of Potassium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Red Sweet Peppers lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Copper and Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Red Sweet Peppers have 2.9 times more Sugars than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 2.2 times more Omega 3, 1.4 times more Fiber and 3.1 times more Protein than Raw Red Sweet Peppers.
• Both Red Sweet Peppers and Frozen Broccoli Spears offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Red Sweet Peppers provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Red Sweet Peppers as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in five ounces.