Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Cabbage VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cabbage	18%	3%	79%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Cabbage	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.7% 49.6kcal	2% 57.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.2% 0.2g	0.7% 0.67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.21% 0.067g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	15.5% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.2% 0.034g	0.43% 0.073g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.85% 11.5g	8.17% 10.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	8.76% 6.35g	4.02% 2.9g	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	3.97% 2.88g	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	% 3.3g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.16g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	13% 4.96g	15.7% 5.95g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.54% 2.54g	11% 6.07g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cabbage	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.1% 9.92μg	12.6% 113μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	10% 0.12mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	6.1% 0.079mg	17.4% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.9% 0.46mg	5.73% 0.92mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.4% 0.42mg	9.6% 0.48mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	19% 0.25mg	26.7% 0.35mg	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	21.3% 85.3μg	46.6% 187μg	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	80.7% 72.6mg	151% 136mg	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	2% 0.3mg	18% 2.68mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	126% 151μg	168% 201μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cabbage	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.94% 79.4mg	8.14% 81.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	4.2% 0.038mg	7.94% 0.071mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.05% 2μg	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	11.7% 0.93mg	18% 1.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	5.67% 24mg	7.56% 31.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	14% 0.32mg	22% 0.51mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	30.6% 13.8μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	7.37% 51.6mg	16.7% 117mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.92% 337mg	14.6% 496mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.1% 0.6μg	6.86% 3.77μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.4% 35.7mg	2.25% 33.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.25% 0.36mg	6.13% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.94% 183g	4.86% 180g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cabbage VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 7 oz

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

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

• 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 11.4 times more Vitamin A, 2.9 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3, 1.4 times more Vitamin B6, 2.2 times more Vitamin B9, 1.9 times more Vitamin C, 9 times more Vitamin E and 1.3 times more Vitamin K than Raw Cabbage.
• Both Cabbage and Frozen Broccoli Spears provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B5 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cabbage have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B3 and Vitamin E
• Both Raw Cabbage as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Cabbage vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.9 times more Copper, 1.5 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Manganese, 2.3 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium, 6.3 times more Selenium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Raw Cabbage.
• Both Cabbage and Frozen Broccoli Spears contain similar levels of Calcium and Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cabbage lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Cabbage have 2.2 times more Sugars than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain more Omega 3 and 2.4 times more Protein than Raw Cabbage.
• Both Cabbage and Frozen Broccoli Spears offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate and Fiber per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cabbage provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• Both Raw Cabbage as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in seven ounces.