Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Spinach Spaghetti VS Cooked Enriched Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spinach Spaghetti	15%	4%	81%
Cooked Enriched Pasta	15%	5%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Spinach Spaghetti	Cooked Enriched Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	58% 1687kcal	24.7% 717kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	7.34% 7.12g	4.35% 4.2g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	3.2% 1.03g	2.5% 0.8g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	21% 0.34g	6.8% 0.11g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	15% 2.57g	7.87% 1.34g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	261% 339g	108% 140g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	17% 12.3g	3.5% 2.54g	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	% 0.18g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.41g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	127% 48g	21.5% 8.16g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	108% 60.6g	47% 26.3g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spinach Spaghetti	Cooked Enriched Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	11.6% 104μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	141% 1.7mg	104% 1.24mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	68.4% 0.89mg	47.5% 0.62mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	129% 20.6mg	48% 7.66mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	110% 5.5mg	10% 0.51mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	113% 1.47mg	17% 0.22mg	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	54.4% 218μg	82.8% 331μg	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	22.4% 3.36mg	1.8% 0.27mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	573% 687μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Spinach Spaghetti	Cooked Enriched Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	26.3% 263mg	3.18% 31.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	251% 2.26mg	50.4% 0.45mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.79% 31.8μg	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	121% 9.66mg	72.6% 5.8mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	188% 789mg	19.4% 81.6mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	522% 12mg	63.5% 1.46mg	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	215% 1506mg	37.6% 263mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	50% 1706mg	5.87% 200mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	524% 288μg	218% 120μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	11% 163mg	0.3% 4.54mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	114% 12.5mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.02% 38g	7.6% 282g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spinach Spaghetti VS Cooked Enriched Pasta per 1 lb

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Spinach Spaghetti vs Cooked Enriched Pasta:

• 1 pound of Spinach Spaghetti has more Vitamin A, 1.4 times more Vitamin B1, 1.4 times more Vitamin B2, 2.7 times more Vitamin B3, 10.8 times more Vitamin B5, 6.6 times more Vitamin B6, 12.3 times more Vitamin E and more Vitamin K than Cooked Enriched Pasta.
• While 1 lb of Cooked Enriched Pasta contains 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 than Dry Spinach Spaghetti .
• 1 pound of Cooked Enriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Dry Spinach Spaghetti as well as Cooked Enriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Spinach Spaghetti vs Cooked Enriched Pasta:

• 1 pound of Spinach Spaghetti has 8.3 times more Calcium, 5 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Iron, 9.7 times more Magnesium, 8.2 times more Manganese, 5.7 times more Phosphorus, 8.5 times more Potassium, 2.4 times more Selenium, 36 times more Sodium and 5.4 times more Zinc than Cooked Enriched Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Enriched Pasta lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 pound of Spinach Spaghetti has 2.4 times more Energy, 3.1 times more Omega 3, 1.9 times more Omega 6, 2.4 times more Carbohydrate, 4.9 times more Sugars, 5.9 times more Fiber and 2.3 times more Protein than Cooked Enriched Pasta.
• 1 pound of Cooked Enriched Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6