Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Irishmoss Seaweed VS Frozen Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Irishmoss Seaweed	11%	3%	86%
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Irishmoss Seaweed	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.4% 69.5kcal	1.76% 51kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.23% 0.23g	0.67% 0.65g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.15% 0.047g	0.21% 0.067g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.089% 0.001g	1.5% 0.024g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.017% 0.003g	2.06% 0.35g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	13.4% 17.4g	8.6% 11g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.2% 0.86g	9.3% 6.75g	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	0.61% 0.44g	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	% 5.74g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	4.85% 1.84g	12.3% 4.68g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	3.82% 2.14g	1.97% 1.1g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Irishmoss Seaweed	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.94% 8.5μg	112% 1006μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	1.77% 0.021mg	5.2% 0.062mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	51% 0.66mg	4.03% 0.052mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.25% 0.84mg	4.1% 0.66mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5% 0.25mg	5.3% 0.27mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.52% 0.098mg	10.4% 0.13mg	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	64.5% 258μg	3.54% 14μg	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	4.72% 4.25mg	3.94% 3.54mg	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	8.22% 1.23mg	5.4% 0.81mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	5.9% 7.1μg	20.8% 25μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Irishmoss Seaweed	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	10.2% 102mg	5.1% 51mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	23.5% 0.21mg	11.7% 0.1mg	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	158% 12.6mg	7.8% 0.62mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	48.6% 204mg	4.05% 17mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	23% 0.52mg	10.5% 0.24mg	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	31.8% 223mg	6.7% 46.8mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	2.63% 89.3mg	9.8% 333mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.8% 0.99μg	1.8% 0.99μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	6.33% 95mg	6.43% 96mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	25% 2.76mg	4.25% 0.47mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	3.1% 115g	3.45% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Irishmoss Seaweed VS Frozen Carrots per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Irishmoss Seaweed versus 5 oz of Frozen Carrots to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Irishmoss Seaweed vs Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Irishmoss Seaweed have 12.6 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 18.2 times more Vitamin B9 and 1.5 times more Vitamin E than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 118.3 times more Vitamin A, 2.9 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.5 times more Vitamin K than Raw Irishmoss Seaweed.
• Both Irishmoss Seaweed and Frozen Carrots provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 and Vitamin C per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Irishmoss Seaweed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin B1
• Both Raw Irishmoss Seaweed as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Irishmoss Seaweed vs Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Irishmoss Seaweed have 2 times more Calcium, 2 times more Copper, 20.2 times more Iron, 12 times more Magnesium, 2.2 times more Manganese, 4.8 times more Phosphorus and 5.9 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 3.7 times more Potassium than Raw Irishmoss Seaweed.
• Both Irishmoss Seaweed and Frozen Carrots contain similar levels of Sodium and Water per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Irishmoss Seaweed lack sufficient amounts of Potassium
• Both Raw Irishmoss Seaweed as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Irishmoss Seaweed have 1.6 times more Carbohydrate and 1.9 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 7.8 times more Sugars and 2.5 times more Fiber than Raw Irishmoss Seaweed.
• 5 ounces of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Irishmoss Seaweed as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.