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

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	22%	1%	77%
White Degermed Cornmeal	8%	4%	88%

Macro Nutrients

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	White Degermed Cornmeal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	8% 232kcal	18% 524kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.31% 0.3g	2.56% 2.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.14% 0.045g	0.97% 0.31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0.8% 0.013g	1.77% 0.028g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.72% 0.12g	6.74% 1.15g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	33.7% 43.8g	86.6% 113g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.15% 2.3g	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	0.33% 0.24g	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	% 0.79g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.96g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	7.46% 2.83g	14.5% 5.53g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	22.4% 12.6g	18% 10g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	White Degermed Cornmeal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	35.2% 0.42mg	16.5% 0.2mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	17.6% 0.23mg	5.45% 0.071mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	16.3% 2.6mg	8.86% 1.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	8.1% 0.41mg	6.8% 0.34mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	6.98% 0.091mg	20% 0.26mg	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	29% 116μg	10.6% 42.5μg	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	NA	1.13% 0.17mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25)	White Degermed Cornmeal	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	1.4% 14mg	0.43% 4.25mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	13.2% 0.12mg	12% 0.11mg	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	12.8% 1.02mg	19.5% 1.56mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	10% 42.5mg	10.8% 45.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	25.7% 0.59mg	10.7% 0.25mg	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	10% 71mg	20% 140mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	1.75% 59.5mg	5.92% 201mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	65% 35.7μg	27% 15μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.47% 7.1mg	0.66% 9.92mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	6.44% 0.71mg	8.5% 0.94mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	2.3% 84.7g	0.43% 16g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

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

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) versus 5 oz of White Degermed Cornmeal to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) vs White Degermed Cornmeal:

• 5 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) have 2.1 times more Vitamin B1, 3.2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.8 times more Vitamin B3 and 2.7 times more Vitamin B9 than White Degermed Cornmeal.
• While 5 oz of White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal contain 2.8 times more Vitamin B6 than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) and White Degermed Cornmeal provide similar amounts of Vitamin B5 per five ounces.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in five ounces.

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

• 5 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) have 2.4 times more Manganese and 2.4 times more Selenium than White Degermed Cornmeal.
• While 5 oz of White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal contain 1.5 times more Iron, 2 times more Phosphorus, 3.4 times more Potassium and 1.3 times more Zinc than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) and White Degermed Cornmeal contain similar levels of Copper and Magnesium per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) lack sufficient amounts of Potassium
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal lack sufficient amounts of Calcium in five ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) have 1.2 times more Protein than White Degermed Cornmeal.
• While 5 oz of White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal contain 2.3 times more Energy, 9.4 times more Omega 6, 2.6 times more Carbohydrate and 2 times more Fiber than Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25).
• 5 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) provide inadequate amounts of Omega 6
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as White Unenriched Degermed Cornmeal provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 in five ounces.