Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Refined Sorghum Flour VS Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Refined Sorghum Flour	11%	3%	86%
Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	14%	8%	78%

Macro Nutrients

	Refined Sorghum Flour	Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	56% 1619kcal	24.4% 708kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.8% 5.62g	6.92% 6.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.3% 1.37g	NA	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	NA	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	12.7% 2.15g	NA	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	268% 349g	108% 140g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	4.07% 2.95g	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	0.44% 0.32g	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	% 1.54g	% 0.32g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 0.45g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	22.7% 8.6g	53.7% 20.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	77% 43.2g	46% 25.7g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Refined Sorghum Flour	Cooked 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	34% 0.41mg	74.5% 0.89mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	1.74% 0.023mg	46.4% 0.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	37.7% 6.03mg	75.3% 12mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	16.7% 0.83mg	23.6% 1.18mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	23.7% 0.31mg	22.7% 0.29mg	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	43% 172μg	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	3.02% 2.72mg	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	0.76% 0.91μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Refined Sorghum Flour	Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	2.72% 27.2mg	5% 50mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	4.54% 0.041mg	91% 0.82mg	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	55% 4.4mg	89.6% 7.17mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	33.5% 141mg	44.3% 186mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	85% 1.95mg	194% 4.47mg	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	56.4% 395mg	63% 440mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	19.3% 658mg	9.47% 322mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	253% 139μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.3% 4.54mg	1.2% 18mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	19.4% 2.13mg	42% 4.63mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.46% 54g	7.54% 279g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Refined Sorghum Flour VS Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Refined Sorghum Flour versus 1 lb of Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Refined Sorghum Flour vs Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina:

• 1 lb of Cooked Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contains 2.2 times more Vitamin B1, 26.6 times more Vitamin B2, 2 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.4 times more Vitamin B5 than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• Both Refined Sorghum Flour and Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per one pound.
• 1 pound of Refined Sorghum Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Refined Sorghum Flour vs Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina:

• 1 pound of Refined Sorghum Flour has 2 times more Potassium than Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina.
• While 1 lb of Cooked Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contains 20 times more Copper, 1.6 times more Iron, 1.3 times more Magnesium, 2.3 times more Manganese and 2.2 times more Zinc than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• Both Refined Sorghum Flour and Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina contain similar levels of Phosphorus per one pound.
• 1 pound of Refined Sorghum Flour lack sufficient amounts of Copper
• Both Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour as well as Cooked Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in one pound.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Refined Sorghum Flour has 2.3 times more Energy, 2.5 times more Carbohydrate and 1.7 times more Protein than Cooked 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina.
• While 1 lb of Cooked Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contains 2.4 times more Fiber than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.