Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Broccoli Spears	33%	8%	59%
Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat	12%	20%	68%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1% 29kcal	14.6% 424kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.35% 0.34g	9.8% 9.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.16% 0.052g	4.42% 1.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	7.8% 0.13g	15.4% 0.25g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.22% 0.037g	19.5% 3.3g	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	55.4% 72g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.03% 1.47g	1.27% 0.92g	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	37.4% 14g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.46% 3.06g	22.5% 12.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	6.33% 57μg	1.33% 12μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	6% 0.072mg	29% 0.35mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	8.77% 0.11mg	8.46% 0.11mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.9% 0.46mg	13% 2.07mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.84% 0.24mg	NA	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	13.5% 0.18mg	13% 0.17mg	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	4.25% 17μg	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	0% 0mg	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	3.33% 0.5mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	84.5% 101μg	1.25% 1.5μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Broccoli Spears	Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.1% 41mg	1.1% 11mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	4% 0.036mg	60.6% 0.55mg	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	28.5% 2.28mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	3.8% 16mg	36% 151mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	11% 0.26mg	NA	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	37.7% 264mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	7.35% 250mg	7.1% 241mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	3.45% 1.9μg	15.6% 8.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.13% 17mg	42% 629mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3.1% 0.34mg	35% 3.83mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.45% 91g	0.076% 2.8g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Broccoli Spears VS Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Frozen Broccoli Spears versus 100 g of Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat:

• 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 4.8 times more Vitamin A, 5.5 times more Vitamin B9, more Vitamin C, 2.7 times more Vitamin E and 67.6 times more Vitamin K than Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat.
• While 100 g of Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat contain 4.9 times more Vitamin B1 and 4.5 times more Vitamin B3 than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B6 per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears as well as Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Frozen Broccoli Spears vs Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat:

• 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 3.7 times more Calcium and 32.3 times more Water than Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat.
• While 100 g of Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat contain 15.1 times more Copper, 3.2 times more Iron, 9.4 times more Magnesium, 4.5 times more Phosphorus, 4.5 times more Selenium, 37 times more Sodium and 11.3 times more Zinc than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• Both Frozen Broccoli Spears and Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat contain similar levels of Potassium per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears have 1.6 times more Sugars than Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat.
• While 100 g of Snacks, popcorn, microwave, low fat contain 14.6 times more Energy, 27.9 times more Fat, 27.2 times more Saturated Fat, 2 times more Omega 3, 89.6 times more Omega 6, 13.5 times more Carbohydrate, 4.7 times more Fiber and 4.1 times more Protein than Frozen Broccoli Spears.
• 100 grams of Frozen Broccoli Spears provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6