Nutrient Comparison: Whole Wheat Pasta VS Enriched Pasta per 1 lb
Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Whole Wheat Pasta versus 1 lb of Enriched Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.
Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Whole Wheat Pasta vs Enriched Pasta:
- 1 pound of Whole Wheat Pasta has 1.2 times more Vitamin B3, 2 times more Vitamin B5, 2 times more Vitamin B6 and 4.2 times more Vitamin E than Enriched Pasta.
- While 1 lb of Dry Enriched Pasta contains 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 1.8 times more Vitamin B2 and 3.4 times more Vitamin B9 than Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta.
- 1 pound of Enriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin E
- Both Dry Whole-Wheat Pasta as well as Dry Enriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Vitamin K in one pound.
Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Whole Wheat Pasta vs Enriched Pasta:
- 1 pound of Whole Wheat Pasta has 1.4 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Copper, 2.4 times more Magnesium, 3.3 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium, 1.2 times more Selenium and 2.1 times more Zinc than Enriched Pasta.
- Both Whole Wheat Pasta and Enriched Pasta contain similar levels of Iron per one pound.
Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:
- 1 pound of Whole Wheat Pasta has 1.9 times more Fat, 2.9 times more Omega 3, 2 times more Omega 6 and 2.9 times more Fiber than Enriched Pasta.
- Both Whole Wheat Pasta and Enriched Pasta offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate, Sugars and Protein per one pound.
- 1 pound of Enriched Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3