Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Wheat Sprouts VS Frozen Broccoli Spears

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Wheat Sprouts	14%	5%	81%
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Wheat Sprouts	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	13.5% 393kcal	2% 57.5kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.6% 2.52g	0.7% 0.67g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.28% 0.41g	0.32% 0.1g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	3.22% 0.052g	15.5% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.2% 1.05g	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	65% 84.4g	8.17% 10.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	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	5.74% 2.2g	15.7% 5.95g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	26.5% 15g	11% 6.07g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Wheat Sprouts	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	37.2% 0.45mg	12% 0.14mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	23.7% 0.31mg	17.4% 0.23mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	38.3% 6.13mg	5.73% 0.92mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	37.6% 1.88mg	9.6% 0.48mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	40.5% 0.53mg	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	19% 75.4μg	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	5.73% 5.16mg	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	NA	18% 2.68mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	168% 201μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Wheat Sprouts	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.56% 55.6mg	8.14% 81.4mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	57.5% 0.52mg	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	53% 4.25mg	18% 1.43mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	38.7% 163mg	7.56% 31.8mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	160% 3.7mg	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	56.7% 397mg	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	153% 84.3μg	6.86% 3.77μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2.1% 31.8mg	2.25% 33.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	29.8% 3.27mg	6.13% 0.67mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.56% 95g	4.86% 180g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Wheat Sprouts VS Frozen Broccoli Spears per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Wheat Sprouts 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 Wheat Sprouts vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 7 ounces of Wheat Sprouts have 3.1 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 6.7 times more Vitamin B3, 3.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain more Vitamin A, 2.5 times more Vitamin B9 and 26.3 times more Vitamin C than Sprouted Wheat.
• 7 ounces of Wheat Sprouts have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Sprouted Wheat as well as Frozen Broccoli Spears have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Wheat Sprouts vs Frozen Broccoli Spears:

• 7 ounces of Wheat Sprouts have 7.3 times more Copper, 3 times more Iron, 5.1 times more Magnesium, 7.3 times more Manganese, 3.4 times more Phosphorus, 22.4 times more Selenium and 4.9 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 1.5 times more Calcium, 1.5 times more Potassium and 1.9 times more Water than Sprouted Wheat.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Wheat Sprouts have 6.8 times more Energy, 14.4 times more Omega 6, 7.9 times more Carbohydrate and 2.4 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• While 7 oz of Frozen Broccoli Spears contain 4.8 times more Omega 3 and 2.7 times more Fiber than Sprouted Wheat.
• 7 ounces of Wheat Sprouts provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3
• 7 ounces of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6