Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles VS Spinach Spaghetti

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	13%	1%	86%
Spinach Spaghetti	15%	4%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	20.5% 594kcal	58% 1687kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.84% 0.82g	7.34% 7.12g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.35% 0.11g	3.2% 1.03g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.7% 0.027g	21% 0.34g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	1.76% 0.3g	15% 2.57g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	96% 125g	261% 339g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	17% 12.3g	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	NA	127% 48g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	32.4% 18g	108% 60.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	11.6% 104μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.56% 0.091mg	141% 1.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	11.5% 0.15mg	68.4% 0.89mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	2.75% 0.44mg	129% 20.6mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	15.6% 0.78mg	110% 5.5mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	4.54% 0.059mg	113% 1.47mg	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	2.27% 9.07μg	54.4% 218μg	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	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	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	NA	22.4% 3.36mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	573% 687μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.63% 36.3mg	26.3% 263mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12.6% 0.11mg	251% 2.26mg	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	29.5% 2.36mg	121% 9.66mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	2.16% 9.07mg	188% 789mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	49.5% 1.14mg	522% 12mg	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	17.5% 122mg	215% 1506mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	3.87% 132mg	50% 1706mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	524% 288μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	48.7% 730mg	11% 163mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	9.07% 1mg	114% 12.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	8.33% 308g	1.02% 38g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles VS Spinach Spaghetti per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles versus 1 lb of Spinach Spaghetti to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles vs Spinach Spaghetti :

• 1 lb of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contains more Vitamin A, 18.7 times more Vitamin B1, 5.9 times more Vitamin B2, 46.9 times more Vitamin B3, 7 times more Vitamin B5, 24.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 24 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• 1 pound of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9
• Both Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles as well as Dry Spinach Spaghetti have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles vs Spinach Spaghetti :

• 1 pound of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles has 4.5 times more Sodium than Spinach Spaghetti .
• While 1 lb of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contains 7.3 times more Calcium, 20 times more Copper, 4.1 times more Iron, 87 times more Magnesium, 10.5 times more Manganese, 12.3 times more Phosphorus, 13 times more Potassium and 12.5 times more Zinc than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• 1 pound of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contains 2.8 times more Energy, 12.3 times more Omega 3, 8.6 times more Omega 6, 2.7 times more Carbohydrate and 3.3 times more Protein than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• 1 pound of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6