Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	12%	10%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2% 57.5kcal	26% 758kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.7% 0.67g	8.6% 8.33g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.32% 0.1g	3.53% 1.13g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	15.5% 0.25g	7.44% 0.12g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.43% 0.073g	21.5% 3.65g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.17% 10.6g	119% 155g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.02% 2.9g	NA	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	NA	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	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	15.7% 5.95g	79% 30g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11% 6.07g	42.5% 24g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	12.6% 113μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	12% 0.14mg	33.6% 0.4mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	17.4% 0.23mg	43.2% 0.56mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.73% 0.92mg	24% 3.86mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.6% 0.48mg	16.7% 0.83mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	26.7% 0.35mg	37.4% 0.49mg	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	46.6% 187μg	11.4% 45.6μg	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	151% 136mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	18% 2.68mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	168% 201μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.14% 81.4mg	2% 20mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	7.94% 0.071mg	93% 0.83mg	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	18% 1.43mg	66% 5.28mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.56% 31.8mg	62% 260mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	22% 0.51mg	81.4% 1.87mg	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	16.7% 117mg	85% 595mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.6% 496mg	17.6% 597mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	6.86% 3.77μg	35.7% 19.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.25% 33.7mg	0.53% 7.94mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.13% 0.67mg	62% 6.83mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.86% 180g	0.22% 8.14g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears versus 7 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted):

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 57 times more Vitamin A, 4.1 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 7 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 2.8 times more Vitamin B1, 2.5 times more Vitamin B2, 4.2 times more Vitamin B3, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 7 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted):

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 4.1 times more Calcium and 22.1 times more Water than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 7 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 11.7 times more Copper, 3.7 times more Iron, 8.2 times more Magnesium, 3.7 times more Manganese, 5.1 times more Phosphorus, 5.2 times more Selenium and 10.1 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain similar levels of Potassium per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 2.1 times more Omega 3 than Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted).
• While 7 oz of Snacks, popcorn, air-popped (Unsalted) contain 13.2 times more Energy, 12.4 times more Fat, 49.7 times more Omega 6, 14.6 times more Carbohydrate, 5 times more Fiber and 3.9 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6