Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta VS Whole Wheat Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta	15%	10%	75%
Whole Wheat Pasta	15%	7%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta	Whole Wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	23.3% 676kcal	55% 1597kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	8% 7.76g	13.7% 13.3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.44% 1.1g	6.07% 1.94g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	10.2% 0.16g	20% 0.32g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	14.4% 2.44g	28.4% 4.82g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	105% 136g	256% 333g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	4.7% 3.4g	17% 12.4g	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	0.44% 0.32g	1.88% 1.36g	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	% 0.32g	% 1.1g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.91g	% 3.1g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	46.6% 17.7g	110% 41.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	48.5% 27g	112% 63g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta	Whole Wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	59% 0.71mg	154% 1.85mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	34.5% 0.45mg	76% 0.99mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	88.6% 14mg	246% 39.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	24.3% 1.2mg	79% 3.95mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	32.4% 0.42mg	99% 1.3mg	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	24% 95μg	78.2% 313μg	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	NA	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	6.96% 1.04mg	14% 2.1mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	2.27% 2.72μg	5.3% 6.35μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta	Whole Wheat Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	5.9% 59mg	13% 132mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	113% 1.02mg	250% 2.25mg	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	98% 7.8mg	205% 16.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	58.3% 245mg	138% 581mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	261% 6mg	588% 13.5mg	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	82.3% 576mg	222% 1556mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	13% 435mg	58% 1969mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	299% 165μg	640% 352μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.2% 18mg	1.8% 27.2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	55.3% 6.08mg	122% 13.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	7.58% 280g	1% 37.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta VS Whole Wheat Pasta per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta versus 1 lb of Whole Wheat Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta vs Whole Wheat Pasta:

• 1 lb of Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta contains 2.6 times more Vitamin B1, 2.2 times more Vitamin B2, 2.8 times more Vitamin B3, 3.2 times more Vitamin B5, 3 times more Vitamin B6, 3.3 times more Vitamin B9 and 2 times more Vitamin E than Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
• Both Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta as well as Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta vs Whole Wheat Pasta:

• 1 lb of Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta contains 2.2 times more Calcium, 2.2 times more Copper, 2.1 times more Iron, 2.4 times more Magnesium, 2.3 times more Manganese, 2.7 times more Phosphorus, 4.5 times more Potassium, 2.1 times more Selenium and 2.2 times more Zinc than Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta contains 2.4 times more Energy, 1.7 times more Fat, 1.9 times more Omega 3, 2 times more Omega 6, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 3.7 times more Sugars, 2.4 times more Fiber and 2.3 times more Protein than Cooked Whole-wheat Pasta.