Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Boiled Carrots VS Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Carrots	8%	4%	88%
Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	0%	100%	0%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Carrots	Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.2% 35kcal	30.5% 884kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.19% 0.18g	103% 100g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.094% 0.03g	205% 65.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.063% 0.001g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.51% 0.087g	2.94% 0.5g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.32% 8.22g	0% 0g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.76% 3.45g	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	0.5% 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	% 0.4g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 2.7g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.9% 3g	0% 0g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.36% 0.76g	0% 0g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Carrots	Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	95% 852μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	5.5% 0.066mg	0% 0mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.4% 0.044mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	4.03% 0.65mg	0% 0mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.64% 0.23mg	0% 0mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	11.8% 0.15mg	0% 0mg	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	3.5% 14μg	0% 0μg	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	4% 3.6mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	6.87% 1.03mg	127% 19mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	11.4% 13.7μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Carrots	Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3% 30mg	0% 0mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	1.9% 0.017mg	NA	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	1.2% 47.5μg	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	4.25% 0.34mg	0% 0mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.4% 10mg	0% 0mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	6.74% 0.16mg	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	4.3% 30mg	0% 0mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.9% 235mg	0% 0mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.27% 0.7μg	0% 0μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	3.87% 58mg	0% 0mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	1.8% 0.2mg	0% 0mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.44% 90g	0% 0g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Carrots VS Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Boiled Carrots versus 100 g of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Boiled Carrots vs Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening:

• 100 grams of Boiled Carrots have more Vitamin A, more Vitamin B1, more Vitamin B2, more Vitamin B3, more Vitamin B5, more Vitamin B6, more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin C than Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening.
• While 100 g of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening contain 18.4 times more Vitamin E than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• 100 grams of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin C
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Boiled Carrots vs Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening:

• 100 grams of Boiled Carrots have more Calcium, more Iron, more Magnesium, more Phosphorus, more Potassium, more Sodium and more Water than Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening.
• 100 grams of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening lack sufficient amounts of Selenium and Zinc in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Boiled Carrots have more Carbohydrate and more Fiber than Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening.
• While 100 g of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening contain 25.3 times more Energy, 555.6 times more Fat, 2183.3 times more Saturated Fat and 5.7 times more Omega 6 than Boiled and Drained Carrots.
• 100 grams of Boiled Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6
• 100 grams of Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening provide inadequate amounts of Carbohydrate and Fiber
• Both Boiled and Drained Carrots as well as Fractionated Palm Confectionery Shortening provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Protein in 100 grams.