Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Frozen Spinach

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Chopped Broccoli	34%	8%	58%
Frozen Spinach	40%	14%	46%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Frozen Spinach	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.78% 51.6kcal	2% 57.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.59% 0.58g	1.17% 1.13g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.27% 0.087g	0.25% 0.081g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	13% 0.21g	10% 0.16g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.36% 0.062g	0% 0g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	7.3% 9.5g	6.43% 8.35g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.7% 2.68g	1.78% 1.3g	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	2.27% 1.65g	0.49% 0.36g	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	% 1.5g	% 0.48g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.48g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	15.7% 5.95g	15% 5.75g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	9.96% 5.58g	13% 7.2g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Frozen Spinach	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	11.5% 103μg	129% 1163μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	8.76% 0.11mg	15.5% 0.19mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	14.7% 0.19mg	34% 0.44mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.83% 0.93mg	6.3% 1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	11% 0.55mg	3.73% 0.19mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	20% 0.26mg	26.3% 0.34mg	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	33.2% 133μg	72% 288μg	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	124% 112mg	12% 11mg	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	16% 2.42mg	38.4% 5.75mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	134% 161μg	615% 738μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Chopped Broccoli	Frozen Spinach	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11% 111mg	25.6% 256mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	8.38% 0.075mg	31.8% 0.29mg	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	20% 1.6mg	47% 3.75mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	8.5% 35.7mg	35.4% 149mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	25.4% 0.58mg	60.7% 1.4mg	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% 99mg	14% 97mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	12.4% 421mg	20% 687mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	10% 5.56μg	21.6% 12μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.18% 47.6mg	9.8% 147mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.66% 0.95mg	10% 1.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.9% 181g	4.84% 179g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Chopped Broccoli VS Frozen Spinach per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Frozen Chopped Broccoli versus 7 oz of Frozen Spinach to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Frozen Spinach:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 3 times more Vitamin B5 and 10.3 times more Vitamin C than Frozen Spinach.
• While 7 oz of Unprepared Frozen Spinach contain 11.3 times more Vitamin A, 1.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2.3 times more Vitamin B2, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9, 2.4 times more Vitamin E and 4.6 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Frozen Spinach provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Frozen Spinach have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Unprepared Frozen Spinach have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Frozen Chopped Broccoli vs Frozen Spinach:

• 7 oz of Unprepared Frozen Spinach contain 2.3 times more Calcium, 3.8 times more Copper, 2.3 times more Iron, 4.2 times more Magnesium, 2.4 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Potassium, 2.1 times more Selenium and 3.1 times more Sodium than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Frozen Spinach contain similar levels of Phosphorus, Zinc and Water per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Chopped Broccoli have 1.3 times more Omega 3 than Frozen Spinach.
• While 7 oz of Unprepared Frozen Spinach contain 1.3 times more Protein than Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli and Frozen Spinach offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate and Fiber per seven ounces.
• Both Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Unprepared as well as Unprepared Frozen Spinach provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in seven ounces.