Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Baby Carrots VS Cauliflower

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Baby Carrots	7%	3%	90%
Cauliflower	26%	8%	66%

Macro Nutrients

	Baby Carrots	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2.4% 69.5kcal	1.7% 49.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.27% 0.26g	0.57% 0.56g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.14% 0.046g	0.81% 0.26g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.99% 0.016g	1.86% 0.03g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.67% 0.11g	0.19% 0.032g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	12.6% 16.4g	7.6% 9.86g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	13% 9.45g	5.23% 3.8g	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	2.74% 2g	2.66% 1.92g	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	% 2.06g	% 1.87g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 5.4g	% 0g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	15% 5.75g	10.4% 3.97g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.27% 1.27g	6.8% 3.8g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Baby Carrots	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	152% 1369μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	4.96% 0.06mg	8.27% 0.099mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.5% 0.071mg	9.16% 0.12mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.9% 1.1mg	6.3% 1mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	16% 0.8mg	26.5% 1.32mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	16% 0.21mg	28% 0.37mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	16% 4.76μg	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	13.4% 53.6μg	28.3% 113μg	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	5.73% 5.16mg	106% 96mg	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	NA	1.06% 0.16mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	15.5% 18.7μg	25.6% 30.8μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Baby Carrots	Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.35% 63.5mg	4.37% 43.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	22% 0.2mg	8.6% 0.077mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.05% 2μg	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	22% 1.77mg	10.4% 0.83mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.72% 20mg	7.1% 29.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	13% 0.3mg	13.4% 0.31mg	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	7.94% 55.6mg	12.5% 87.3mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14% 470mg	17.5% 593mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.25% 1.8μg	2.16% 1.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	10.3% 155mg	3.97% 59.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.07% 0.34mg	4.87% 0.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.85% 179g	4.94% 183g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Baby Carrots VS Cauliflower per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Baby Carrots versus 7 oz of Cauliflower to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Baby Carrots vs Cauliflower:

• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots have more Vitamin A than Cauliflower.
• While 7 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B1, 1.7 times more Vitamin B2, 1.7 times more Vitamin B5, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6, 2.1 times more Vitamin B9, 18.5 times more Vitamin C and 1.6 times more Vitamin K than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Cauliflower provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Baby Carrots vs Cauliflower:

• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots have 1.5 times more Calcium, 2.6 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Iron and 2.6 times more Sodium than Cauliflower.
• While 7 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 1.5 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.3 times more Potassium and 1.6 times more Zinc than Raw Baby Carrots.
• Both Baby Carrots and Cauliflower contain similar levels of Manganese and Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Zinc
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Cauliflower lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots have 1.7 times more Carbohydrate, 2.5 times more Sugars and 1.5 times more Fiber than Cauliflower.
• While 7 oz of Raw Cauliflower contain 3 times more Protein than Raw Baby Carrots.
• 7 ounces of Baby Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Protein
• Both Raw Baby Carrots as well as Raw Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6 in seven ounces.