Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report (2017)
Chapter: Appendix O: Specific Nutrient Comparisons
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Suggested Citation:
"Appendix O: Specific Nutrient Comparisons." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23655.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix O: Specific Nutrient Comparisons." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23655.
TABLE O-1 Nutrients in 1/4 Cup-Equivalent of Example Infant Food Vegetables and Canned or Frozen Counterparts
| Nutrient | Infant Food Peas | Fresh, Boiled Peas | Frozen, Boiled Peas | Canned Peas | Infant Food Carrots | Fresh, Boiled Carrots | Canned Carrots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 22 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 9 | 13 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 1.4 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Total fat (g) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.7 | 6.8 | 6.2 | 5.5 | 2.2 | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.9 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 |
| Total sugar (g) | 0.9 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Calcium (mg) | 8 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 9 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 8 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 22 | 51 | 34 | 29 | 7 | 11 | 9 |
| Potassium (mg) | 47 | 119 | 48 | 76 | 71 | 85 | 65 |
| Sodium (mg) | 2 | 1 | 32 | 1 | 25 | 21 | 15 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Selenium (µg) | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 0.3 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.04 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.04 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.01 |
| Niacin (mg) | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.01 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.06 | 0.04 |
| Folate, DFE (µg) | 12.3 | 27.5 | 25.8 | 19.3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Choline (mg) | 14.1 | 13.0 | 12.0 | NR | 2.5 | 3.2 | NR |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin A, | 5 | 18 | 46 | 12 | 208 | 309 | 202 |
| RAE (µg) | |||||||
| Retinol (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.01 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.19 | 0.37 | 0.27 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NOTES: NR = not reported.
SOURCE: USDA/ARS, 2016.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix O: Specific Nutrient Comparisons." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23655.
TABLE O-2 Nutrients in 1/4 Cup-Equivalent of Example Infant Food Fruits and Canned or Frozen Counterparts
| Nutrient | Infant Food Bananas | Fresh, Raw Bananas | Infant Food Applesauce | Applesauce | Boiled Apples | Infant Food Peaches | Canned Peachesa | Frozen Peachesb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 34 | 34 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
| Protein (g) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Total fat (g) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 8.0 | 8.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 5.6 | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Dietary fiber (g) | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Total sugar (g) | 4.3 | 4.6 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Calcium (mg) | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 |
| Iron (mg) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 9.8 | 10.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 7.5 | 8.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 13.0 |
| Potassium (mg) | 108.8 | 134.3 | 20.0 | 21.0 | 24.0 | 76.0 | 34.0 | 107.0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Zinc (mg) | 0.02 | 0.06 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.06 | 0.00 |
| Copper (mg) | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Selenium (µg) | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | NR | 0.0 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 8.2 | 3.3 | 10.9 | 6.0 | 0.1 | 17.9 | 1.0 | 59.0 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.02 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.01 | 0.00 |
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix O: Specific Nutrient Comparisons." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23655.
| Nutrient | Infant Food Bananas | Fresh, Raw Bananas | Infant Food Applesauce | Applesauce | Boiled Apples | Infant Food Peaches | Canned Peachesa | Frozen Peachesb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niacin (mg) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Folate, DFE (µg) | 6.5 | 7.5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Choline (mg) | 1.5 | 3.7 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | NR | 4.0 |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR | 0 |
| Vitamin A, RAE (µg) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 10 | 9 |
| Retinol (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR | NR |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.17 | 0.05 | 0.01 | 0.77 | 0.48 | 0.00 |
| Vitamin D (µg) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | NR | 0 |
NOTES: NR = not reported.
a Canned in light syrup.
b Data from Supertracker.
SOURCES: USDA, 2016; USDA/ARS, 2016.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix O: Specific Nutrient Comparisons." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23655.
TABLE O-3 Comparison of Iron, Zinc, Sodium, and Fat Content Across Water- and Oil-Packed Varieties Compared to Jarred Infant Food Meat; Cost per Ounce; Sizes Available
| Product | Iron (mg/oz) | Zinc (mg/oz) | Cost ($/oz) | Sodium (mg/oz) | Total Fat (gm/oz) | Saturated Fat (gm/oz) | Sizes (oz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant food meat compositea | 0.30 | 0.52 | 0.40 | 13 | 1.55 | 1.13 | 2.5 |
| Canned fish compositeb | 0.42 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 77 | 0.44 | 0.09 | |
| Tuna, light in water | 0.46 | 0.20 | 0.19 | 70 | 0.27 | 0.06 | 5, 12 |
| Tuna, light in oil | 0.39 | 0.26 | NA | 118 | 2.33 | 0.44 | 5, 12 |
| Salmon, pink in water | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.31 | 114 | 1.41 | 0.25 | 5, 14.75 |
NOTES: NA = not available in redemption data provided to the committee.
a A composite of commonly consumed jarred infant food meats (beef, chicken, turkey, ham), based on the assumptions outlined in Appendix R.
b A composite of tuna and salmon, based on redemption of fish species by WIC participants as outlined in Appendix R.
SOURCE: USDA/ARS, 2016.
Suggested Citation:
"Appendix O: Specific Nutrient Comparisons." National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2017. Review of WIC Food Packages: Improving Balance and Choice: Final Report. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press.
doi: 10.17226/23655.
REFERENCES
USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture). 2016. Supertracker home. https://www.supertracker.usda.gov (accessed September 14, 2016).
USDA/ARS (U.S. Department of Agriculture/Agriculture Research Service). 2016. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, release 28. http://www.ars.usda.gov/ba/bhnrc/ndl (accessed September 14, 2016).
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