Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Spinach Spaghetti

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Spinach Spaghetti	15%	4%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2% 57.5kcal	25.5% 738kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.7% 0.67g	3.2% 3.1g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.32% 0.1g	1.4% 0.45g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	15.5% 0.25g	9.18% 0.15g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.43% 0.073g	6.6% 1.12g	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	114% 148g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.02% 2.9g	7.45% 5.4g	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	55.4% 21g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11% 6.07g	47.3% 26.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	12.6% 113μg	5.07% 45.6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	12% 0.14mg	61.7% 0.74mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	17.4% 0.23mg	30% 0.39mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.73% 0.92mg	56.4% 9.03mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.6% 0.48mg	48% 2.4mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	26.7% 0.35mg	49.3% 0.64mg	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	24% 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	151% 136mg	0% 0mg	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	18% 2.68mg	9.8% 1.47mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	168% 201μg	251% 301μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.14% 81.4mg	11.5% 115mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	7.94% 0.071mg	110% 0.99mg	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	53% 4.23mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.56% 31.8mg	82.2% 345mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	22% 0.51mg	228% 5.25mg	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	94% 659mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.6% 496mg	22% 746mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	6.86% 3.77μg	229% 126μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.25% 33.7mg	4.76% 71.4mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.13% 0.67mg	49.8% 5.48mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.86% 180g	0.45% 16.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Spinach Spaghetti per 7 oz

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

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

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 2.5 times more Vitamin A, 2 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin C and 1.8 times more Vitamin E than Spinach Spaghetti .
• While 7 oz of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contain 5.2 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 9.8 times more Vitamin B3, 5 times more Vitamin B5, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.5 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 7 ounces of Spinach Spaghetti have insufficient amounts of Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Dry Spinach Spaghetti have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Spinach Spaghetti :

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 10.9 times more Water than Spinach Spaghetti .
• While 7 oz of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contain 1.4 times more Calcium, 13.9 times more Copper, 3 times more Iron, 10.9 times more Magnesium, 10.3 times more Manganese, 5.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium, 33.4 times more Selenium, 2.1 times more Sodium and 8.1 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 1.7 times more Omega 3 than Spinach Spaghetti .
• While 7 oz of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contain 12.8 times more Energy, 15.3 times more Omega 6, 14 times more Carbohydrate, 1.9 times more Sugars, 3.5 times more Fiber and 4.4 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6