Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Frozen Spinach VS Boiled Cauliflower

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Spinach	40%	14%	46%
Boiled Cauliflower	26%	15%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Spinach	Boiled Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	2% 57.5kcal	1.57% 45.6kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.17% 1.13g	0.92% 0.89g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.25% 0.081g	0.43% 0.14g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	10% 0.16g	20.7% 0.33g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	0.58% 0.099g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.43% 8.35g	6.27% 8.16g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.78% 1.3g	5.7% 4.13g	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	0.49% 0.36g	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	% 0.48g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.48g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	15% 5.75g	12% 4.56g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	13% 7.2g	6.52% 3.65g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Spinach	Boiled Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	129% 1163μg	0.22% 2μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	15.5% 0.19mg	6.95% 0.083mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	34% 0.44mg	7.94% 0.1mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	6.3% 1mg	5.1% 0.81mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.73% 0.19mg	20% 1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	26.3% 0.34mg	26.4% 0.34mg	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	72% 288μg	22% 87.3μg	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	12% 11mg	98% 88mg	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	38.4% 5.75mg	0.93% 0.14mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	615% 738μg	23% 27.4μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Spinach	Boiled Cauliflower	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	25.6% 256mg	3.18% 31.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	31.8% 0.29mg	3.97% 0.036mg	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	47% 3.75mg	7.94% 0.64mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	35.4% 149mg	4.25% 18mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	60.7% 1.4mg	11.4% 0.26mg	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	14% 97mg	9.07% 63.5mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	20% 687mg	8.3% 282mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	21.6% 12μg	2.16% 1.2μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	9.8% 147mg	2% 29.8mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	10% 1.1mg	3.07% 0.34mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.84% 179g	5% 185g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Spinach VS Boiled Cauliflower per 7 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Frozen Spinach vs Boiled Cauliflower:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Spinach have 586 times more Vitamin A, 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 4.3 times more Vitamin B2, 1.2 times more Vitamin B3, 3.3 times more Vitamin B9, 41.4 times more Vitamin E and 27 times more Vitamin K than Boiled Cauliflower.
• While 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Cauliflower contain 5.4 times more Vitamin B5 and 8.1 times more Vitamin C than Unprepared Frozen Spinach.
• Both Frozen Spinach and Boiled Cauliflower provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Frozen Spinach have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B5
• 7 ounces of Boiled Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin E
• Both Unprepared Frozen Spinach as well as Boiled and Drained Cauliflower have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Frozen Spinach vs Boiled Cauliflower:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Spinach have 8.1 times more Calcium, 8 times more Copper, 5.9 times more Iron, 8.3 times more Magnesium, 5.3 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 2.4 times more Potassium, 10 times more Selenium, 4.9 times more Sodium and 3.3 times more Zinc than Boiled Cauliflower.
• Both Frozen Spinach and Boiled Cauliflower contain similar levels of Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Boiled Cauliflower lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Copper, Selenium and Zinc

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Frozen Spinach have 1.3 times more Fiber and 2 times more Protein than Boiled Cauliflower.
• While 7 oz of Boiled and Drained Cauliflower contain 2 times more Omega 3 and 3.2 times more Sugars than Unprepared Frozen Spinach.
• Both Frozen Spinach and Boiled Cauliflower offer comparable quantities of Carbohydrate per seven ounces.
• Both Unprepared Frozen Spinach as well as Boiled and Drained Cauliflower provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in seven ounces.