Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables	18%	2%	80%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	4.45% 129kcal	2% 57.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.31% 0.3g	0.7% 0.67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.19% 0.062g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.36% 0.038g	15.5% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.62% 0.11g	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	20% 26g	8.17% 10.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	8.54% 6.2g	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	23% 8.73g	15.7% 5.95g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	10% 5.68g	11% 6.07g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	47% 425μg	12.6% 113μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	11.7% 0.14mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	18.3% 0.24mg	17.4% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	10.6% 1.7mg	5.73% 0.92mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6% 0.3mg	9.6% 0.48mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	11.3% 0.15mg	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	9.43% 37.7μg	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	7.06% 6.35mg	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	5.03% 0.75mg	18% 2.68mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	39% 46.6μg	168% 201μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.96% 49.6mg	8.14% 81.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	18.3% 0.16mg	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	20.3% 1.63mg	18% 1.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.4% 43.7mg	7.56% 31.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	32.7% 0.75mg	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	14.5% 101mg	16.7% 117mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	9.86% 335mg	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	4.63% 69.5mg	2.25% 33.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.84% 0.97mg	6.13% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	4.46% 165g	4.86% 180g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables 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 Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 7 ounces of Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables have 3.8 times more Vitamin A and 1.8 times more Vitamin B3 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 2.4 times more Vitamin B6, 4.9 times more Vitamin B9, 21.3 times more Vitamin C, 3.6 times more Vitamin E and 4.3 times more Vitamin K than Boiled and Drained Frozen Mixed Vegetables.
• Both Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables and Frozen Broccoli Spears provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B2 per seven ounces.
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Mixed Vegetables as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 7 ounces of Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables have 2.3 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 1.5 times more Manganese, 2.1 times more Sodium and 1.4 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.6 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Potassium and 6.3 times more Selenium than Boiled and Drained Frozen Mixed Vegetables.
• Both Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables and Frozen Broccoli Spears contain similar levels of Iron, Phosphorus and Water per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables have 2.2 times more Energy, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 2.1 times more Sugars and 1.5 times more Fiber than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 6.6 times more Omega 3 than Boiled and Drained Frozen Mixed Vegetables.
• Both Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables and Frozen Broccoli Spears offer comparable quantities of Protein per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Cooked Frozen Mixed Vegetables provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy
• Both Boiled and Drained Frozen Mixed Vegetables as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6 in seven ounces.