Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Boiled Spinach VS Frozen Carrots

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Boiled Spinach	41%	8%	51%
Frozen Carrots	8%	11%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Boiled Spinach	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	0.79% 23kcal	1.24% 36kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.27% 0.26g	0.47% 0.46g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.13% 0.043g	0.15% 0.047g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5.75% 0.092g	1.06% 0.017g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.1% 0.017g	1.45% 0.25g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	2.9% 3.75g	6.08% 7.9g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0.59% 0.43g	6.57% 4.76g	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	0.43% 0.31g	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	% 0.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 4.05g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.3% 2.4g	8.7% 3.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	5.3% 2.97g	1.4% 0.78g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Boiled Spinach	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	58.2% 524μg	79% 710μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.9% 0.095mg	3.67% 0.044mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	18% 0.24mg	2.85% 0.037mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	3.06% 0.49mg	2.9% 0.46mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	2.9% 0.15mg	3.74% 0.19mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	18.6% 0.24mg	7.3% 0.095mg	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	36.5% 146μg	2.5% 10μg	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	11% 9.8mg	2.78% 2.5mg	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	14% 2.08mg	3.8% 0.57mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	411% 494μg	14.7% 17.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Boiled Spinach	Frozen Carrots	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	13.6% 136mg	3.6% 36mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	19.3% 0.17mg	8.22% 0.074mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	0.95% 37.8μg	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	44.6% 3.57mg	5.5% 0.44mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	20.7% 87mg	2.86% 12mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	40.7% 0.94mg	7.43% 0.17mg	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% 56mg	4.7% 33mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13.7% 466mg	6.9% 235mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	2.73% 1.5μg	1.27% 0.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.67% 70mg	4.53% 68mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.9% 0.76mg	3% 0.33mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.47% 91g	2.43% 90g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Boiled Spinach VS Frozen Carrots per 100 g

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Boiled Spinach vs Frozen Carrots:

• 100 grams of Boiled Spinach have 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 6.4 times more Vitamin B2, 2.5 times more Vitamin B6, 14.6 times more Vitamin B9, 3.9 times more Vitamin C, 3.6 times more Vitamin E and 28 times more Vitamin K than Frozen Carrots.
• While 100 g of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 1.4 times more Vitamin A and 1.3 times more Vitamin B5 than Boiled and Drained Spinach.
• Both Boiled Spinach and Frozen Carrots provide similar amounts of Vitamin B3 per 100 grams.
• Both Boiled and Drained Spinach as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Boiled Spinach vs Frozen Carrots:

• 100 grams of Boiled Spinach have 3.8 times more Calcium, 2.4 times more Copper, 8.1 times more Iron, 7.3 times more Magnesium, 5.5 times more Manganese, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 2 times more Potassium, 2.1 times more Selenium and 2.3 times more Zinc than Frozen Carrots.
• Both Boiled Spinach and Frozen Carrots contain similar levels of Sodium and Water per 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Frozen Carrots lack sufficient amounts of Selenium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Boiled Spinach have 5.4 times more Omega 3 and 3.8 times more Protein than Frozen Carrots.
• While 100 g of Frozen Carrots, Unprepared contain 2.1 times more Carbohydrate, 11.1 times more Sugars and 1.4 times more Fiber than Boiled and Drained Spinach.
• 100 grams of Frozen Carrots provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Protein
• Both Boiled and Drained Spinach as well as Frozen Carrots, Unprepared provide inadequate amounts of Energy and Omega 6 in 100 grams.