Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Flaxseed VS Cooked Frozen Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Flaxseed	13%	67%	20%
Cooked Frozen Carrots	6%	16%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Flaxseed	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	26% 757kcal	1.8% 52.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	61.6% 59.8g	0.99% 0.96g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	16.2% 5.2g	0.53% 0.17g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2021% 32.3g	3.9% 0.062g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	49.2% 8.37g	2.4% 0.41g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	31.5% 41g	8.43% 11g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.03% 2.2g	7.98% 5.8g	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	0% 0g	0.55% 0.4g	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	% 0.57g	% 0.51g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 1.63g	% 4.88g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	102% 38.7g	12.3% 4.68g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	46.3% 26g	1.47% 0.82g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Flaxseed	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	133% 1199μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	194% 2.33mg	3.54% 0.043mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	17.6% 0.23mg	4.03% 0.052mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	27.3% 4.37mg	3.7% 0.59mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	28% 1.4mg	4.93% 0.25mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	51.6% 0.67mg	9.16% 0.12mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	160% 48μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	31% 123μg	3.9% 15.6μg	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	0.94% 0.85mg	3.62% 3.26mg	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	2.93% 0.44mg	9.54% 1.43mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	5.08% 6.1μg	16% 19.3μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Flaxseed	Cooked Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	36% 361mg	4.96% 49.6mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	192% 1.73mg	13% 0.12mg	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	102% 8.12mg	9.4% 0.75mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	132% 556mg	3.7% 15.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	153% 3.5mg	10.3% 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	130% 910mg	6.28% 44mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	34% 1152mg	8% 272mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	65.5% 36μg	1.55% 0.85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.83% 42.5mg	5.58% 83.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	56% 6.15mg	4.5% 0.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.27% 9.87g	3.46% 128g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Flaxseed VS Cooked Frozen Carrots per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Flaxseed vs Cooked Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Flaxseed have 54.8 times more Vitamin B1, 4.4 times more Vitamin B2, 7.4 times more Vitamin B3, 5.7 times more Vitamin B5, 5.6 times more Vitamin B6 and 7.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots contain more Vitamin A, 3.8 times more Vitamin C, 3.3 times more Vitamin E and 3.2 times more Vitamin K than Flaxseed.
• 5 ounces of Flaxseed have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Flaxseed as well as Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Flaxseed vs Cooked Frozen Carrots:

• 5 ounces of Flaxseed have 7.3 times more Calcium, 14.9 times more Copper, 10.8 times more Iron, 35.6 times more Magnesium, 14.9 times more Manganese, 20.7 times more Phosphorus, 4.2 times more Potassium, 42.3 times more Selenium and 12.4 times more Zinc than Cooked Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots contain 2 times more Sodium and 13 times more Water than Flaxseed.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Flaxseed have 14.4 times more Energy, 62 times more Fat, 30.5 times more Saturated Fat, 518.5 times more Omega 3, 20.4 times more Omega 6, 3.7 times more Carbohydrate, 8.3 times more Fiber and 31.5 times more Protein than Cooked Frozen Carrots.
• While 5 oz of Boiled and Drained Frozen Carrots contain 2.6 times more Sugars than Flaxseed.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 6 and Protein