Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces White Degermed Cornmeal VS Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
White Degermed Cornmeal	8%	4%	88%
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	24%	5%	71%

Macro Nutrients

	White Degermed Cornmeal	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	18% 524kcal	18.3% 530kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.56% 2.5g	3.26% 3.16g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.97% 0.31g	1.45% 0.46g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.77% 0.028g	8.24% 0.13g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.74% 1.15g	7.45% 1.27g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	86.6% 113g	71.6% 93g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.15% 2.3g	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	0.33% 0.24g	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	% 0.79g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.96g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	14.5% 5.53g	8.95% 3.4g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	18% 10g	55% 31g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	White Degermed Cornmeal	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	16.5% 0.2mg	140% 1.7mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.45% 0.071mg	51.8% 0.67mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.86% 1.4mg	68% 11mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.8% 0.34mg	19.4% 0.97mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	20% 0.26mg	19.4% 0.25mg	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	10.6% 42.5μg	99% 394μg	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	1.13% 0.17mg	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	NA	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	White Degermed Cornmeal	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.43% 4.25mg	5.53% 55.3mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12% 0.11mg	43.8% 0.39mg	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	19.5% 1.56mg	73.5% 5.9mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.8% 45.4mg	22% 92mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.7% 0.25mg	56% 1.3mg	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	20% 140mg	33% 231mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	5.92% 201mg	8.38% 285mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	27% 15μg	NA	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.66% 9.92mg	0.76% 11.3mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.5% 0.94mg	23% 2.54mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.43% 16g	0.35% 13g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: White Degermed Cornmeal VS Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of White Degermed Cornmeal versus 5 oz 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 5 ounces of White Degermed Cornmeal vs Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25):

• 5 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contain 8.5 times more Vitamin B1, 9.5 times more Vitamin B2, 7.7 times more Vitamin B3, 2.9 times more Vitamin B5 and 9.3 times more Vitamin B9 than White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• Both White Degermed Cornmeal and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) provide similar amounts of Vitamin B6 per five ounces.
• Both White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal 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 five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for White Degermed Cornmeal vs Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25):

• 5 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contain 13 times more Calcium, 3.7 times more Copper, 3.8 times more Iron, 2 times more Magnesium, 5.2 times more Manganese, 1.6 times more Phosphorus, 1.4 times more Potassium and 2.7 times more Zinc than White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• 5 ounces of White Degermed Cornmeal lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of White Degermed Cornmeal have 1.2 times more Carbohydrate and 1.6 times more Fiber than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25).
• While 5 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) contain 1.3 times more Fat, 4.7 times more Omega 3 and 3.1 times more Protein than White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• Both White Degermed Cornmeal and Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) offer comparable quantities of Energy and Omega 6 per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of White Degermed Cornmeal provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3