Comparing Nutrients in 14 ounces Refined Sorghum Flour VS 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Refined Sorghum Flour	11%	3%	86%
51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	14%	6%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Refined Sorghum Flour	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	49% 1417kcal	49.4% 1433kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.07% 4.92g	10.4% 10g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.76% 1.2g	4% 1.3g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	13% 0.21g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	11% 1.9g	18.5% 3.14g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	235% 305g	224% 291g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	12% 8.73g	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% 0g	1.1% 0.79g	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	% 1.35g	% 0.79g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 1.6g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	20% 7.54g	118% 45g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	67.5% 38g	94% 52.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Refined Sorghum Flour	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	29.8% 0.36mg	182% 2.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	1.53% 0.02mg	96% 1.24mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	33% 5.27mg	214% 34.3mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	14.6% 0.73mg	55.6% 2.78mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	20.8% 0.27mg	73.3% 0.95mg	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	NA	113% 452μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	2.65% 2.4mg	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	2.98% 3.57μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Refined Sorghum Flour	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.4% 24mg	9.92% 99mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	3.97% 0.036mg	172% 1.55mg	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	48% 3.85mg	169% 13.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	29.3% 123mg	89% 373mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	74.2% 1.7mg	364% 8.37mg	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	49.3% 345mg	143% 1000mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	17% 575mg	37% 1262mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	554% 305μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.26% 3.97mg	3.18% 47.6mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	17% 1.87mg	79.4% 8.73mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.28% 47.3g	0.99% 36.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Refined Sorghum Flour VS 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina per 14 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 14 oz of Refined Sorghum Flour versus 14 oz of 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 14 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour vs 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina:

• 14 oz of Dry Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contain 6.1 times more Vitamin B1, 62.6 times more Vitamin B2, 6.5 times more Vitamin B3, 3.8 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• 14 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2

Comparing minerals per 14 ounces for Refined Sorghum Flour vs 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina:

• 14 oz of Dry Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contain 4.2 times more Calcium, 43.3 times more Copper, 3.5 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 4.9 times more Manganese, 2.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.2 times more Potassium and 4.7 times more Zinc than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• 14 ounces of Refined Sorghum Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Copper

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 14 ounces:

• 14 oz of Dry Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contain 2.1 times more Fat, 1.7 times more Omega 6, 5.9 times more Fiber and 1.4 times more Protein than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• Both Refined Sorghum Flour and 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per 14 ounces.