Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Frozen Carrots VS Fireweed Leaves

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%
Fireweed Leaves	16%	21%	63%

Macro Nutrients

	Frozen Carrots	Fireweed Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	1.24% 36kcal	3.55% 103kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.47% 0.46g	2.84% 2.75g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.15% 0.047g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.06% 0.017g	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.45% 0.25g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	6.08% 7.9g	14.8% 19.2g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.57% 4.76g	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	0.43% 0.31g	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	% 4.05g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	8.7% 3.3g	28% 10.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	1.4% 0.78g	8.4% 4.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Frozen Carrots	Fireweed Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	79% 710μg	20% 180μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	3.67% 0.044mg	2.75% 0.033mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	2.85% 0.037mg	10.5% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.9% 0.46mg	29.2% 4.67mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.74% 0.19mg	27.2% 1.36mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	7.3% 0.095mg	48.6% 0.63mg	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	2.5% 10μg	28% 112μg	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	2.78% 2.5mg	2.44% 2.2mg	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	3.8% 0.57mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	14.7% 17.6μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Frozen Carrots	Fireweed Leaves	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.6% 36mg	43% 429mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	8.22% 0.074mg	35.6% 0.32mg	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	5.5% 0.44mg	30% 2.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.86% 12mg	37% 156mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	7.43% 0.17mg	291% 6.7mg	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	4.7% 33mg	15.4% 108mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	6.9% 235mg	14.5% 494mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	1.27% 0.7μg	1.64% 0.9μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.53% 68mg	2.27% 34mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	3% 0.33mg	24% 2.66mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.43% 90g	1.9% 70.8g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Frozen Carrots VS Fireweed Leaves per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Frozen Carrots versus 100 g of Fireweed Leaves to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Frozen Carrots vs Fireweed Leaves:

• 100 grams of Frozen Carrots have 3.9 times more Vitamin A and 1.3 times more Vitamin B1 than Fireweed Leaves.
• While 100 g of Raw Fireweed Leaves contain 3.7 times more Vitamin B2, 10.1 times more Vitamin B3, 7.3 times more Vitamin B5, 6.7 times more Vitamin B6 and 11.2 times more Vitamin B9 than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots and Fireweed Leaves provide similar amounts of Vitamin C per 100 grams.
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Fireweed Leaves have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Frozen Carrots vs Fireweed Leaves:

• 100 grams of Frozen Carrots have 2 times more Sodium and 1.3 times more Water than Fireweed Leaves.
• While 100 g of Raw Fireweed Leaves contain 11.9 times more Calcium, 4.3 times more Copper, 5.5 times more Iron, 13 times more Magnesium, 39.2 times more Manganese, 3.3 times more Phosphorus, 2.1 times more Potassium and 8.1 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• Both Frozen Carrots, Unprepared as well as Raw Fireweed Leaves lack sufficient amounts of Selenium in 100 grams.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g of Raw Fireweed Leaves contain 2.9 times more Energy, 6 times more Fat, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 3.2 times more Fiber and 6 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots, Unprepared.
• 100 grams of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Protein