Comparing Nutrients in 1 pound Enriched Wheat Flour VS Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Enriched Wheat Flour	12%	2%	86%
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	24%	5%	71%

Macro Nutrients

	Enriched Wheat Flour	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	57% 1651kcal	58.5% 1696kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.6% 4.45g	10.4% 10g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.2% 0.7g	4.65% 1.5g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.24% 0.1g	26.4% 0.42g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	10.4% 1.77g	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	266% 346g	229% 298g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	1.7% 1.22g	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	32.2% 12.2g	28.6% 11g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	83.7% 47g	176% 99g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Enriched Wheat Flour	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	297% 3.56mg	449% 5.4mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	172% 2.24mg	166% 2.15mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	167% 26.8mg	217% 34.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	39.7% 2mg	62% 3.1mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	15.4% 0.2mg	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	208% 830μg	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	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	6.96% 1.04mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.13% 1.36μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Enriched Wheat Flour	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	6.8% 68mg	17.7% 177mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	72.6% 0.65mg	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	263% 21mg	235% 19mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	23.8% 100mg	70% 295mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	134% 3.1mg	179% 4.13mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	279% 126μg	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	70% 490mg	106% 739mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	14.3% 485mg	27% 912mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	280% 154μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.6% 9.07mg	2.4% 36.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	29% 3.18mg	74% 8.1mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.46% 54g	1.13% 42g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

• Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contains 1.5 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 4 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 than Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour.
• Both Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per 1 lb.
• Both Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour as well as Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 1 lb.

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

• Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contains 2.6 times more Calcium, 1.9 times more Copper, 3 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium and 2.6 times more Zinc than Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour.
• Both Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have similar amounts of Iron per 1 lb.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 pound:

• Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contains 2.3 times more Fat, 2.1 times more Saturated Fat, 4.2 times more Omega 3, 2.3 times more Omega 6 and 2.1 times more Protein than Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour.
• Both Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have similar amounts of Energy, Carbohydrate and Fiber per 1 lb.
• Both Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour as well as Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 1 lb.