Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Boiled Parsnips VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Parsnips	7%	4%	89%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Parsnips	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.86% 141kcal	2% 57.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.61% 0.6g	0.7% 0.67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.31% 0.099g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.37% 0.006g	15.5% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.48% 0.081g	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	26% 33.8g	8.17% 10.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	13% 9.53g	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	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	19% 7.14g	15.7% 5.95g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	4.68% 2.6g	11% 6.07g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Parsnips	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	12.6% 113μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	13.7% 0.16mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	7.8% 0.1mg	17.4% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.98% 1.44mg	5.73% 0.92mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	23.3% 1.17mg	9.6% 0.48mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	14% 0.18mg	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	28.8% 115μg	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	28.7% 25.8mg	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	13.2% 2mg	18% 2.68mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.65% 2μg	168% 201μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Parsnips	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.34% 73.4mg	8.14% 81.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	30.4% 0.27mg	7.94% 0.071mg	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	14.4% 1.15mg	18% 1.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	13.7% 57.5mg	7.56% 31.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	25.4% 0.58mg	22% 0.51mg	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	19.6% 137mg	16.7% 117mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	21.4% 728mg	14.6% 496mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	6.13% 3.37μg	6.86% 3.77μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.32% 20mg	2.25% 33.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.7% 0.52mg	6.13% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.3% 159g	4.86% 180g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Parsnips VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Boiled Parsnips 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 Boiled Parsnips vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Parsnips have 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.4 times more Vitamin B5 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain more Vitamin A, 2.2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.9 times more Vitamin B6, 1.6 times more Vitamin B9, 5.3 times more Vitamin C, 1.4 times more Vitamin E and 101.4 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Parsnips.
• Both Boiled Parsnips and Frozen Broccoli Spears provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Parsnips have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin K
• Both Boiled and Drained Parsnips as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Boiled Parsnips vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Parsnips have 3.8 times more Copper, 1.8 times more Magnesium and 1.5 times more Potassium than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.3 times more Zinc than Boiled and Drained Parsnips.
• Both Boiled Parsnips and Frozen Broccoli Spears contain similar levels of Calcium, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium and Water per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Boiled Parsnips have 2.4 times more Energy, 3.2 times more Carbohydrate and 3.3 times more Sugars than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 41.7 times more Omega 3 and 2.3 times more Protein than Boiled and Drained Parsnips.
• Both Boiled Parsnips and Frozen Broccoli Spears offer comparable quantities of Fiber per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Parsnips provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Boiled and Drained Parsnips as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in seven ounces.