Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) VS Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	24%	5%	71%
Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	10%	4%	86%

Macro Nutrients

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	25.6% 742kcal	25% 728kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	4.56% 4.43g	2.93% 2.84g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	2.03% 0.65g	2.1% 0.67g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	11.5% 0.18g	2.1% 0.034g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	10.4% 1.77g	6.83% 1.16g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	100% 130g	118% 153g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	1.48% 1.07g	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	0.082% 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	NA	% 0.06g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.52g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	12.5% 4.76g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	77% 43.2g	31.5% 17.6g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25)	Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White 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	122% 1.46mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	72.5% 0.94mg	68% 0.88mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	95% 15mg	74% 12mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	27% 1.36mg	7.42% 0.37mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	27% 0.35mg	5.65% 0.073mg	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	84.3% 337μg	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	0.66% 0.099mg	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 Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	7.74% 77.4mg	3.97% 39.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	61.3% 0.55mg	36.4% 0.33mg	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	126% 10mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	30.7% 129mg	9.45% 39.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	78.5% 1.8mg	54% 1.25mg	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	46.2% 323mg	24% 169mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	11.7% 399mg	7.65% 260mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	41% 22.6μg	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	17% 1.87mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.5% 18.3g	0.64% 23.5g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour:

• Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) has 1.6 times more Vitamin B1, 1.3 times more Vitamin B3, 3.7 times more Vitamin B5, 4.8 times more Vitamin B6 and 1.6 times more Vitamin B9 than Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) and Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour have similar amounts of Vitamin B2 per 7 oz.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in 7 oz.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour:

• Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) has 2 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Copper, 3.3 times more Magnesium, 1.4 times more Manganese, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.5 times more Potassium and 1.9 times more Zinc than Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) and Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour have similar amounts of Iron per 7 oz.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) has 1.6 times more Fat, 5.5 times more Omega 3, 1.5 times more Omega 6 and 2.4 times more Protein than Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) and Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour have similar amounts of Energy, Saturated Fat and Carbohydrate per 7 oz.
• Both Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) as well as Enriched Bleached 9% Protein White (industrial) Wheat Flour have insufficient amounts of Cholesterol, Glucose and Sucrose in 7 oz.