Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Durum Wheat

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Durum Wheat	15%	6%	79%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Durum Wheat	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2% 57.5kcal	23% 673kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.7% 0.67g	5.05% 4.9g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.32% 0.1g	2.8% 0.9g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	15.5% 0.25g	5.95% 0.095g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.43% 0.073g	11% 1.85g	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	109% 141g	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	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	11% 6.07g	48.5% 27g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Durum Wheat	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	12.6% 113μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	12% 0.14mg	69.3% 0.83mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	17.4% 0.23mg	18.5% 0.24mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.73% 0.92mg	83.6% 13.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	9.6% 0.48mg	37% 1.86mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	26.7% 0.35mg	64% 0.83mg	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	21.3% 85.3μg	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	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	Durum Wheat	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.14% 81.4mg	6.75% 67.5mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	7.94% 0.071mg	122% 1.1mg	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	87.3% 7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.56% 31.8mg	68% 286mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	22% 0.51mg	260% 5.98mg	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	144% 1008mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.6% 496mg	25% 855mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	6.86% 3.77μg	323% 177μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.25% 33.7mg	0.26% 3.97mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.13% 0.67mg	75% 8.26mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.86% 180g	0.59% 21.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Durum Wheat per 7 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Durum Wheat:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have more Vitamin A, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Durum Wheat.
• While 7 oz of Durum Wheat contain 5.8 times more Vitamin B1, 14.6 times more Vitamin B3, 3.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 2.4 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Durum Wheat provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Durum Wheat have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Durum Wheat have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Durum Wheat:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 1.2 times more Calcium and 8.3 times more Water than Durum Wheat.
• While 7 oz of Durum Wheat contain 15.4 times more Copper, 4.9 times more Iron, 9 times more Magnesium, 11.8 times more Manganese, 8.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium, 47.1 times more Selenium and 12.2 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 2.6 times more Omega 3 than Durum Wheat.
• While 7 oz of Durum Wheat contain 11.7 times more Energy, 7.3 times more Fat, 25.1 times more Omega 6, 13.3 times more Carbohydrate and 4.5 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6