Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles VS Spinach Spaghetti

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	13%	1%	86%
Spinach Spaghetti	15%	4%	81%

Macro Nutrients

	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	6.4% 186kcal	18% 527kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.26% 0.26g	2.3% 2.23g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.11% 0.035g	1% 0.32g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.53% 0.009g	6.56% 0.1g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.55% 0.094g	4.7% 0.8g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	30% 39g	81.6% 106g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	5.3% 3.86g	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	NA	39.5% 15g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	10% 5.67g	33.8% 19g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	3.62% 32.6μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	2.36% 0.028mg	44% 0.53mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	3.6% 0.047mg	21.4% 0.28mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	0.86% 0.14mg	40.3% 6.45mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	4.88% 0.24mg	34.3% 1.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	1.4% 0.018mg	35.2% 0.46mg	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	0.71% 2.83μg	17% 68μg	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	NA	7% 1.05mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	179% 215μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles	Spinach Spaghetti	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.13% 11.3mg	8.22% 82.2mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	3.94% 0.035mg	78.6% 0.71mg	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	9.2% 0.74mg	37.7% 3mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	0.67% 2.83mg	58.7% 247mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	15.5% 0.36mg	163% 3.75mg	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	5.47% 38.3mg	67.2% 471mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	1.2% 41mg	15.7% 533mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	164% 90μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	15.2% 228mg	3.4% 51mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	2.83% 0.31mg	35.6% 3.9mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.6% 96g	0.32% 12g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles VS Spinach Spaghetti per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles versus 5 oz of Spinach Spaghetti to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles vs Spinach Spaghetti :

• 5 oz of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contain more Vitamin A, 18.7 times more Vitamin B1, 5.9 times more Vitamin B2, 46.9 times more Vitamin B3, 7 times more Vitamin B5, 24.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 24 times more Vitamin B9 than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B9
• Both Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles as well as Dry Spinach Spaghetti have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles vs Spinach Spaghetti :

• 5 ounces of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles have 4.5 times more Sodium than Spinach Spaghetti .
• While 5 oz of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contain 7.3 times more Calcium, 20 times more Copper, 4.1 times more Iron, 87 times more Magnesium, 10.5 times more Manganese, 12.3 times more Phosphorus, 13 times more Potassium and 12.5 times more Zinc than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles lack sufficient amounts of Calcium, Magnesium and Potassium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 oz of Dry Spinach Spaghetti contain 2.8 times more Energy, 12.3 times more Omega 3, 8.6 times more Omega 6, 2.7 times more Carbohydrate and 3.3 times more Protein than Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles.
• 5 ounces of Cooked Somen Japanese Noodles provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6