Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor VS Cauliflower

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor	6%	41%	53%
Cauliflower	26%	8%	66%

Macro Nutrients

	Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	24.4% 707kcal	1.22% 35.4kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	33% 32g	0.41% 0.4g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	19.2% 6.15g	0.58% 0.18g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	11.5% 0.18g	1.33% 0.021g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	25% 4.27g	0.13% 0.023g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	71% 92g	5.4% 7.04g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	9.44% 6.85g	3.73% 2.7g	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	1.9% 1.37g	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	% 1.33g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	14.5% 5.53g	7.46% 2.83g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	19.5% 11g	4.86% 2.72g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.26% 11.3μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	26% 0.31mg	5.9% 0.071mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	34% 0.44mg	6.54% 0.085mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	28% 4.5mg	4.5% 0.72mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	7.43% 0.37mg	19% 0.95mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	16% 0.21mg	20% 0.26mg	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	39% 156μg	20% 80.8μg	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	2.83% 2.55mg	76% 68.3mg	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	25.4% 3.8mg	0.76% 0.11mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	6.02% 7.23μg	18.3% 22μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.1% 41mg	3.1% 31mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18.6% 0.17mg	6.14% 0.055mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.035% 1.4μg	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	66% 5.27mg	7.44% 0.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	9.45% 39.7mg	5.06% 21.3mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	12.4% 0.29mg	9.55% 0.22mg	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	14.6% 102mg	8.9% 62.4mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	5.96% 203mg	12.5% 424mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	27.3% 15μg	1.55% 0.85μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	89.8% 1347mg	2.83% 42.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.25% 0.47mg	3.48% 0.38mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.077% 2.83g	3.53% 131g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor VS Cauliflower per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor versus 5 oz of Cauliflower to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor vs Cauliflower:

• 5 ounces of Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor have 4.4 times more Vitamin B1, 5.2 times more Vitamin B2, 6.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.9 times more Vitamin B9 and 33.6 times more Vitamin E than Cauliflower.
• While 5 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 2.5 times more Vitamin B5, 26.8 times more Vitamin C and 3 times more Vitamin K than Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor.
• Both Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor and Cauliflower provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor as well as Raw Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor vs Cauliflower:

• 5 ounces of Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor have 1.3 times more Calcium, 3 times more Copper, 8.9 times more Iron, 1.9 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 17.7 times more Selenium, 31.7 times more Sodium and 1.2 times more Zinc than Cauliflower.
• While 5 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 2.1 times more Potassium and 46 times more Water than Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor.
• 5 ounces of Cauliflower lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Snacks, corn-based, extruded, onion-flavor have 20 times more Energy, 80.7 times more Fat, 33.4 times more Saturated Fat, 8.7 times more Omega 3, 188.1 times more Omega 6, 13.1 times more Carbohydrate, 2.5 times more Sugars, 2 times more Fiber and 4 times more Protein than Cauliflower.
• 5 ounces of Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6