Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal VS Dry Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal	8%	4%	88%
Dry Pasta	14%	4%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal	Dry Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	18% 524kcal	18% 526kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.56% 2.5g	2.2% 2.14g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.97% 0.31g	1.23% 0.39g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	1.77% 0.028g	2.13% 0.034g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.74% 1.15g	4.5% 0.77g	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	81.4% 106g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.15% 2.3g	5.22% 3.8g	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	0.22% 0.16g	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	% 0.17g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.96g	% 0.68g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	14.5% 5.53g	12% 4.54g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	18% 10g	33% 18.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal	Dry Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	1.73% 15.6μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	16.5% 0.2mg	10.6% 0.13mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	5.45% 0.071mg	6.54% 0.085mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.86% 1.4mg	15% 2.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	6.8% 0.34mg	12.2% 0.61mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	20% 0.26mg	15.5% 0.2mg	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	6.38% 25.5μg	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	1.04% 0.16mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0.12% 0.14μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal	Dry Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.43% 4.25mg	2.98% 29.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	12% 0.11mg	45.5% 0.41mg	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	23% 1.84mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10.8% 45.4mg	18% 75mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	10.7% 0.25mg	56.5% 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	38.3% 268mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	5.92% 201mg	9.3% 316mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	27% 15μg	163% 89.6μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.66% 9.92mg	0.57% 8.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	8.5% 0.94mg	18% 2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.43% 16g	0.38% 14g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal VS Dry Pasta per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal versus 5 oz of Dry Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal vs Dry Pasta:

• 5 ounces of Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal have 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Dry Pasta.
• While 5 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 1.7 times more Vitamin B3 and 1.8 times more Vitamin B5 than Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• Both Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal and Dry Pasta provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per five ounces.
• Both Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal as well as Dry Unenriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal vs Dry Pasta:

• 5 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 7 times more Calcium, 3.8 times more Copper, 1.7 times more Magnesium, 5.3 times more Manganese, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium, 6 times more Selenium and 2.1 times more Zinc than Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• Both Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal and Dry Pasta contain similar levels of Iron per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal have 1.5 times more Omega 6 and 1.2 times more Fiber than Dry Pasta.
• While 5 oz of Dry Unenriched Pasta contain 1.7 times more Sugars and 1.8 times more Protein than Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal.
• Both Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal and Dry Pasta offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per five ounces.
• Both Yellow Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal as well as Dry Unenriched Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in five ounces.