Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Tomato Puree VS Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Tomato Puree	15%	4%	81%
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	24%	5%	71%

Macro Nutrients

	Tomato Puree	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	5.94% 172kcal	58.5% 1696kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.98% 0.95g	10.4% 10g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.41% 0.13g	4.65% 1.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.13% 0.018g	26.4% 0.42g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.2% 0.37g	24% 4.05g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	31.3% 40.7g	229% 298g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	30.2% 22g	NA	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	15% 10.8g	NA	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	% 11g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	22.7% 8.6g	28.6% 11g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	13.4% 7.5g	176% 99g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Tomato Puree	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	13% 118μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	9.45% 0.11mg	449% 5.4mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	28% 0.36mg	166% 2.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	41.6% 6.65mg	217% 34.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	40% 2mg	62% 3.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	44% 0.57mg	62% 0.81mg	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	12.5% 50μg	315% 1261μg	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	53.4% 48mg	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	59.6% 8.94mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	13% 15.4μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Tomato Puree	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	8.16% 81.6mg	17.7% 177mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	145% 1.3mg	140% 1.26mg	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	101% 8.07mg	235% 19mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	25% 104mg	70% 295mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	33.3% 0.77mg	179% 4.13mg	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	26% 181mg	106% 739mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	58.6% 1991mg	27% 912mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	5.77% 3.18μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	8.47% 127mg	2.4% 36.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	15% 1.63mg	74% 8.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	10.8% 399g	1.13% 42g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Tomato Puree VS Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) per 1 lb

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 lb of Tomato Puree versus 1 lb of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 pound of Tomato Puree vs Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25):

• 1 pound of Tomato Puree has more Vitamin A and more Vitamin C than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25).
• While 1 lb of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contains 47.5 times more Vitamin B1, 5.9 times more Vitamin B2, 5.2 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 1.4 times more Vitamin B6 and 25.3 times more Vitamin B9 than Canned Tomato Puree.
• 1 pound of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A and Vitamin C
• Both Canned Tomato Puree as well as Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D in one pound.

Comparing minerals per 1 pound for Tomato Puree vs Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25):

• 1 pound of Tomato Puree has 2.2 times more Potassium and 9.5 times more Water than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25).
• While 1 lb of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contains 2.2 times more Calcium, 2.3 times more Iron, 2.8 times more Magnesium, 5.4 times more Manganese, 4.1 times more Phosphorus and 5 times more Zinc than Canned Tomato Puree.
• Both Tomato Puree and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contain similar levels of Copper per one pound.
• 1 pound of Tomato Puree lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• 1 lb of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contains 9.8 times more Energy, 10.6 times more Fat, 23.3 times more Omega 3, 10.9 times more Omega 6, 7.3 times more Carbohydrate, 1.3 times more Fiber and 13.2 times more Protein than Canned Tomato Puree.
• 1 pound of Tomato Puree provide inadequate amounts of Energy, Omega 3 and Omega 6