Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) VS Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	22%	1%	77%
Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	10%	4%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	25.7% 744kcal	57.4% 1665kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.98% 0.95g	6.7% 6.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.45% 0.15g	4.8% 1.54g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	2.55% 0.041g	4.8% 0.077g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.3% 0.39g	15.6% 2.65g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	108% 140g	270% 351g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.38% 2.45g	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	0.19% 0.14g	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	% 0.14g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 1.18g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	24% 9.07g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	71.8% 40g	72% 40.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	113% 1.35mg	278% 3.34mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	56% 0.73mg	155% 2mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	52% 8.33mg	169% 27mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	26% 1.3mg	17% 0.85mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	22.3% 0.29mg	13% 0.17mg	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	93% 372μg	193% 771μg	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	1.5% 0.23mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	1.13% 1.36μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.54% 45.4mg	9.07% 91mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	42.3% 0.38mg	83% 0.75mg	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	41% 3.27mg	287% 23mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	32.4% 136mg	21.6% 91mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	82.2% 1.9mg	124% 2.85mg	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	32.4% 227mg	55% 386mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	5.6% 191mg	17.5% 594mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	208% 114μg	94% 51.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.5% 22.7mg	0.6% 9.07mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	20.6% 2.27mg	38.8% 4.26mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	7.32% 271g	1.45% 53.8g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) VS Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) versus 1 lb of Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour:

• 1 pound of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) has 1.5 times more Vitamin B5 and 1.7 times more Vitamin B6 than Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour.
• While 1 lb of Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour contains 2.5 times more Vitamin B1, 2.8 times more Vitamin B2, 3.2 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.1 times more Vitamin B9 than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour:

• 1 pound of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) has 1.5 times more Magnesium and 2.2 times more Selenium than Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour.
• While 1 lb of Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour contains 2 times more Calcium, 2 times more Copper, 7 times more Iron, 1.5 times more Manganese, 1.7 times more Phosphorus, 3.1 times more Potassium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• 1 pound of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour contains 2.2 times more Energy, 6.8 times more Omega 6 and 2.5 times more Carbohydrate than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) and Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour offer comparable quantities of Protein per one pound.
• 1 pound of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in one pound.