Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces TVP VS Frozen Chopped Broccoli

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
TVP	59%	3%	38%
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%

Macro Nutrients

	TVP	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	16% 468kcal	1.27% 37kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.46% 1.4g	0.42% 0.41g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.44% 0.14g	0.19% 0.062g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	8.86% 0.14g	9.3% 0.15g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	3.34% 0.57g	0.26% 0.044g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	35% 45.4g	5.2% 6.78g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	18.6% 13.5g	2.64% 1.9g	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	1.62% 1.18g	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	% 1.06g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	54.5% 20.7g	11% 4.25g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	127% 71g	7.1% 4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	TVP	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0.31% 2.83μg	8.2% 73.7μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	71% 0.85mg	6.26% 0.075mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	32.7% 0.43mg	10.5% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	17% 2.7mg	4.16% 0.67mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	NA	7.9% 0.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	54.5% 0.71mg	14% 0.18mg	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	106% 425μg	23.7% 95μg	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% 0mg	89% 80mg	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	1.9% 0.28mg	11.5% 1.73mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	4.84% 5.8μg	96% 115μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	TVP	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	37% 369mg	7.94% 79.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	236% 2.13mg	6% 0.054mg	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	177% 14mg	14.4% 1.15mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	101% 425mg	6.07% 25.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	247% 5.67mg	18% 0.42mg	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	144% 1006mg	10% 71mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	104% 3544mg	8.84% 301mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	56.7% 31μg	7.2% 3.97μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.83% 42.5mg	2.27% 34mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	72% 7.94mg	6.2% 0.68mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.27% 9.92g	3.5% 130g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of TVP vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry has 11.3 times more Vitamin B1, 3.1 times more Vitamin B2, 4 times more Vitamin B3, 3.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 4.5 times more Vitamin B9 than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• While Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains 26 times more Vitamin A, more Vitamin C, 6.1 times more Vitamin E and 19.8 times more Vitamin K than Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry.
• Both Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 5 oz.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for TVP vs Frozen Chopped Broccoli:

• Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry has 4.6 times more Calcium, 39.5 times more Copper, 12.3 times more Iron, 16.7 times more Magnesium, 13.6 times more Manganese, 14.2 times more Phosphorus, 11.8 times more Potassium, 7.9 times more Selenium, 1.3 times more Sodium and 11.7 times more Zinc than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• While Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared contains 13.1 times more Water than Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry has 12.7 times more Energy, 3.4 times more Fat, 12.9 times more Omega 6, 6.7 times more Carbohydrate, 7 times more Sugars, 4.9 times more Fiber and 17.8 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry and Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have similar amounts of Omega 3 per 5 oz.
• Both Textured Vegetable Protein, Dry as well as Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 5 oz.