Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt VS Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	9%	5%	86%
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	22%	1%	77%

Macro Nutrients

	Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.57% 45.6kcal	11.2% 325kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.29% 0.28g	0.43% 0.42g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.05g	0.2% 0.064g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.99% 0.016g	1.1% 0.018g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.65% 0.11g	1% 0.17g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	8.2% 10.7g	47% 61.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.73% 4.9g	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	9.4% 3.57g	10.4% 3.97g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	2.06% 1.15g	31.4% 17.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	135% 1216μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.14% 0.038mg	49.3% 0.59mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	4.12% 0.054mg	24.6% 0.32mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	5.22% 0.84mg	22.8% 3.65mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	5.5% 0.28mg	11.4% 0.57mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	17% 0.22mg	9.77% 0.13mg	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	3.97% 16μg	40.7% 163μg	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	4.4% 3.97mg	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	9.66% 1.45mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	16.2% 19.4μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.15% 61.5mg	2% 20mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	22.7% 0.2mg	18.5% 0.17mg	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	13% 1.03mg	18% 1.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	4.25% 18mg	14% 59.5mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	39% 0.89mg	36% 0.83mg	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	5.67% 39.7mg	14% 99mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	10% 343mg	2.45% 83.3mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.44% 0.79μg	91% 50μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	31.8% 476mg	0.66% 9.92mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	5.23% 0.58mg	9.02% 0.99mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	5% 185g	3.2% 119g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt VS Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt versus 7 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt vs Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25):

• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt have more Vitamin A, 1.8 times more Vitamin B6 and more Vitamin C than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• While 7 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) contain 15.7 times more Vitamin B1, 6 times more Vitamin B2, 4.4 times more Vitamin B3, 2.1 times more Vitamin B5 and 10.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1
• 7 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt as well as Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt vs Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25):

• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt have 3.1 times more Calcium, 1.2 times more Copper, 4.1 times more Potassium, 48 times more Sodium and 1.6 times more Water than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• While 7 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) contain 1.4 times more Iron, 3.3 times more Magnesium, 2.5 times more Phosphorus, 63 times more Selenium and 1.7 times more Zinc than Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• Both Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) contain similar levels of Manganese per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt lack sufficient amounts of Selenium
• 7 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) contain 7.1 times more Energy, 5.8 times more Carbohydrate and 15.3 times more Protein than Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt.
• Both Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) offer comparable quantities of Fiber per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Canned Carrots with Liquids and Salt provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein
• Both Canned Carrots Solids and Liquids with Salt as well as Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in seven ounces.