Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Salsify

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Salsify	15%	2%	83%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Salsify	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1% 29kcal	2.83% 82kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.35% 0.34g	0.21% 0.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.052g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	7.8% 0.13g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.22% 0.037g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	4.1% 5.35g	14.3% 18.6g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.03% 1.47g	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	7.9% 3g	8.7% 3.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.46% 3.06g	5.9% 3.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Salsify	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	6.33% 57μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6% 0.072mg	6.67% 0.08mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.77% 0.11mg	17% 0.22mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.9% 0.46mg	3.13% 0.5mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.84% 0.24mg	7.4% 0.37mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	13.5% 0.18mg	21.3% 0.28mg	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	23.5% 94μg	6.5% 26μg	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	76% 68.3mg	8.9% 8mg	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% 1.35mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	84.5% 101μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Salsify	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.1% 41mg	6% 60mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	4% 0.036mg	9.9% 0.089mg	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	9% 0.72mg	8.75% 0.7mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.8% 16mg	5.48% 23mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	11% 0.26mg	11.7% 0.27mg	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	8.43% 59mg	10.7% 75mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.35% 250mg	11% 380mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.45% 1.9μg	1.45% 0.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.13% 17mg	1.33% 20mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.1% 0.34mg	3.45% 0.38mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.45% 91g	2.1% 77g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Salsify per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Frozen Broccoli Spears versus 100 g of Salsify to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Salsify:

• 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears have more Vitamin A, 3.6 times more Vitamin B9 and 8.5 times more Vitamin C than Salsify.
• While 100 g of Raw Salsify contain 1.9 times more Vitamin B2, 1.5 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.6 times more Vitamin B6 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Salsify provide similar amounts of Vitamin B1 and Vitamin B3 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Salsify have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Raw Salsify have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Salsify:

• 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 2.4 times more Selenium than Salsify.
• While 100 g of Raw Salsify contain 1.5 times more Calcium, 2.5 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Phosphorus and 1.5 times more Potassium than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Salsify contain similar levels of Iron, Manganese, Zinc and Water per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Salsify lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g of Raw Salsify contain 2.8 times more Energy and 3.5 times more Carbohydrate than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Salsify offer comparable quantities of Fiber and Protein per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy