Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Whole Blue Corn Flour VS Enriched yellow Corn flour masa

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Whole Blue Corn Flour	9%	12%	79%
Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	9%	9%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Whole Blue Corn Flour	Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	57% 1651kcal	56.8% 1647kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	24% 23g	17.3% 16.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	NA	7.54% 2.4g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	14.7% 0.24g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	NA	44.6% 7.6g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	258% 335g	267% 347g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	100% 38g	76.4% 29g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	71% 39.7g	68.5% 38.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Whole Blue Corn Flour	Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	5.54% 50μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	60.5% 0.73mg	558% 6.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	80.3% 1.04mg	281% 3.65mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	73.7% 11.8mg	282% 45mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	50% 2.5mg	17.4% 0.87mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	164% 2.13mg	166% 2.15mg	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	184% 735μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	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	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Whole Blue Corn Flour	Enriched yellow Corn flour masa	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.27% 22.7mg	62.6% 626mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	77.6% 0.7mg	105% 0.95mg	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	99% 7.9mg	482% 38.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	119% 499mg	100% 422mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	106% 2.45mg	74% 1.7mg	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	170% 1193mg	150% 1048mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	51% 1728mg	35% 1188mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	18% 9.98μg	86.6% 47.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.5% 22.7mg	1.5% 22.7mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	92% 10mg	74.2% 8.16mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.33% 49g	1.2% 44.4g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Whole Blue Corn Flour VS Enriched yellow Corn flour masa per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Whole Blue Corn Flour versus 1 lb of Enriched yellow Corn flour masa to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Whole Blue Corn Flour vs Enriched yellow Corn flour masa:

• 1 pound of Whole Blue Corn Flour has 2.9 times more Vitamin B5 than Enriched yellow Corn flour masa.
• While 1 lb of Enriched yellow Corn flour masa contains 9.2 times more Vitamin B1, 3.5 times more Vitamin B2 and 3.8 times more Vitamin B3 than Whole-grain Blue Corn Flour.
• Both Whole Blue Corn Flour and Enriched yellow Corn flour masa provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Whole Blue Corn Flour vs Enriched yellow Corn flour masa:

• 1 pound of Whole Blue Corn Flour has 1.4 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Potassium and 1.2 times more Zinc than Enriched yellow Corn flour masa.
• While 1 lb of Enriched yellow Corn flour masa contains 27.6 times more Calcium, 1.4 times more Copper, 4.9 times more Iron and 4.8 times more Selenium than Whole-grain Blue Corn Flour.
• Both Whole Blue Corn Flour and Enriched yellow Corn flour masa contain similar levels of Magnesium and Phosphorus per one pound.
• 1 pound of Whole Blue Corn Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Whole Blue Corn Flour has 1.4 times more Fat and 1.3 times more Fiber than Enriched yellow Corn flour masa.
• Both Whole Blue Corn Flour and Enriched yellow Corn flour masa offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Protein per one pound.