Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) VS Enriched Wheat Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	24%	5%	71%
Enriched Wheat Flour	12%	2%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	25.6% 742kcal	25% 722kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.56% 4.43g	2% 1.94g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.03% 0.65g	0.96% 0.31g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	11.5% 0.18g	2.73% 0.044g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	10.4% 1.77g	4.56% 0.78g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	100% 130g	116% 151g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	0.74% 0.54g	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	12.5% 4.76g	14% 5.36g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	77% 43.2g	36.6% 20.5g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	196% 2.36mg	130% 1.56mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	72.5% 0.94mg	75.4% 0.98mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	95% 15mg	73.2% 11.7mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	27% 1.36mg	17.4% 0.87mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	27% 0.35mg	6.7% 0.087mg	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	138% 552μg	91% 363μg	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	3.04% 0.46mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0.5% 0.6μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.74% 77.4mg	2.98% 29.8mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	61.3% 0.55mg	31.8% 0.29mg	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	103% 8.24mg	115% 9.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	30.7% 129mg	10.4% 43.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	78.5% 1.8mg	59% 1.35mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	122% 55μg	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	46.2% 323mg	30.6% 214mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.7% 399mg	6.25% 212mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	122% 67.3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	1.06% 16mg	0.26% 3.97mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	32.3% 3.55mg	12.6% 1.4mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.5% 18.3g	0.64% 23.7g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) VS Enriched Wheat Flour per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) versus 7 oz of Enriched Wheat Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Wheat Flour:

• 7 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have 1.5 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 1.6 times more Vitamin B5, 4 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.5 times more Vitamin B9 than Enriched Wheat Flour.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) and Enriched Wheat Flour provide similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per seven ounces.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as Unbleached Enriched All-purpose White Wheat Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Wheat Flour:

• 7 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have 2.6 times more Calcium, 1.9 times more Copper, 3 times more Magnesium, 1.3 times more Manganese, 1.5 times more Phosphorus, 1.9 times more Potassium and 2.6 times more Zinc than Enriched Wheat Flour.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) and Enriched Wheat Flour contain similar levels of Iron per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Enriched Wheat Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) have 2.3 times more Fat, 4.2 times more Omega 3, 2.3 times more Omega 6 and 2.1 times more Protein than Enriched Wheat Flour.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) and Enriched Wheat Flour offer comparable quantities of Energy, Carbohydrate and Fiber per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Enriched Wheat Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3