Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina VS Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	14%	6%	80%
Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour	17%	4%	79%

Macro Nutrients

	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	24.7% 716kcal	24.8% 718kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	5.2% 5.06g	2.9% 2.8g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2% 0.64g	1.7% 0.54g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	6.57% 0.11g	2.1% 0.034g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	9.23% 1.57g	8.1% 1.38g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	112% 145g	107% 139g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	6.02% 4.37g	2.5% 1.83g	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	0.55% 0.4g	0.082% 0.06g	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	% 0.4g	% 0.06g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0.79g	% 0.3g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	59% 22.4g	12.5% 4.76g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	46.8% 26g	54.3% 30.4g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	91% 1.1mg	32% 0.38mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	47.8% 0.62mg	11% 0.14mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	107% 17mg	15% 2.38mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	27.8% 1.4mg	17% 0.85mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	36.6% 0.48mg	6.87% 0.089mg	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	56.6% 226μg	15.4% 61.5μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	NA	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	0.66% 0.099mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	1.5% 1.8μg	0.5% 0.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.96% 49.6mg	3.37% 33.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	86% 0.77mg	43% 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	84.6% 6.77mg	31.3% 2.5mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	44.4% 187mg	18% 75.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	182% 4.2mg	49% 1.13mg	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	71.4% 500mg	36.3% 254mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	18.6% 631mg	7% 238mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	277% 152μg	101% 55.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.6% 24mg	0.26% 3.97mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	39.7% 4.37mg	21% 2.3mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.5% 18.3g	0.69% 25.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina VS Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina versus 7 oz of Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina vs Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour:

• 7 ounces of 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina have 2.8 times more Vitamin B1, 4.3 times more Vitamin B2, 7.2 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 5.3 times more Vitamin B6 and 3.7 times more Vitamin B9 than Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour.
• Both Dry Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina as well as Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin K in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina vs Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour:

• 7 ounces of 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina have 1.5 times more Calcium, 2 times more Copper, 2.7 times more Iron, 2.5 times more Magnesium, 3.7 times more Manganese, 2 times more Phosphorus, 2.7 times more Potassium, 2.7 times more Selenium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour.
• 7 ounces of Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina have 1.8 times more Fat, 3.1 times more Omega 3, 2.4 times more Sugars and 4.7 times more Fiber than Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour.
• Both 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina and Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour offer comparable quantities of Energy, Omega 6, Carbohydrate and Protein per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Unenriched Bleached 15% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3