Comparing Nutrients in 7 ounces Spinach Spaghetti VS Enriched Pasta

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Spinach Spaghetti	15%	4%	81%
Enriched Pasta	14%	4%	82%

Macro Nutrients

	Spinach Spaghetti	Enriched Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	25.5% 738kcal	25.4% 736kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	3.2% 3.1g	3.1% 3g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.4% 0.45g	1.7% 0.55g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	9.18% 0.15g	2.98% 0.048g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	6.6% 1.12g	6.3% 1.07g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	114% 148g	114% 148g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	7.45% 5.4g	7.3% 5.3g	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	0.3% 0.22g	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	% 0.24g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.95g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	55.4% 21g	16.7% 6.35g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	47.3% 26.5g	46.2% 26g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Spinach Spaghetti	Enriched Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	5.07% 45.6μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	61.7% 0.74mg	147% 1.77mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	30% 0.39mg	61% 0.79mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	56.4% 9.03mg	89% 14.2mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	48% 2.4mg	17% 0.86mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	49.3% 0.64mg	21.7% 0.28mg	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	24% 95μg	118% 470μg	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	9.8% 1.47mg	1.46% 0.22mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	251% 301μg	0.17% 0.2μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Spinach Spaghetti	Enriched Pasta	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	11.5% 115mg	4.17% 41.7mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	110% 0.99mg	63.7% 0.57mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	0.89% 35.7μg	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	53% 4.23mg	82% 6.55mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	82.2% 345mg	25% 105mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	228% 5.25mg	79% 1.8mg	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	94% 659mg	53.6% 375mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	22% 746mg	13% 443mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	229% 126μg	228% 125μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.76% 71.4mg	0.79% 12mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	49.8% 5.48mg	25.4% 2.8mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.45% 16.6g	0.53% 19.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spinach Spaghetti VS Enriched Pasta per 7 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 7 oz of Spinach Spaghetti versus 7 oz of Enriched Pasta to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 7 ounces of Spinach Spaghetti vs Enriched Pasta:

• 7 ounces of Spinach Spaghetti have more Vitamin A, 2.8 times more Vitamin B5, 2.3 times more Vitamin B6, 6.7 times more Vitamin E and 1515 times more Vitamin K than Enriched Pasta.
• While 7 oz of Dry Enriched Pasta contain 2.4 times more Vitamin B1, 2 times more Vitamin B2, 1.6 times more Vitamin B3 and 4.9 times more Vitamin B9 than Dry Spinach Spaghetti .
• 7 ounces of Enriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Vitamin K
• Both Dry Spinach Spaghetti as well as Dry Enriched Pasta have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Vitamin D in seven ounces.

Comparing minerals per 7 ounces for Spinach Spaghetti vs Enriched Pasta:

• 7 ounces of Spinach Spaghetti have 2.8 times more Calcium, 1.7 times more Copper, 3.3 times more Magnesium, 2.9 times more Manganese, 1.8 times more Phosphorus, 1.7 times more Potassium, 6 times more Sodium and 2 times more Zinc than Enriched Pasta.
• While 7 oz of Dry Enriched Pasta contain 1.5 times more Iron than Dry Spinach Spaghetti .
• Both Spinach Spaghetti and Enriched Pasta contain similar levels of Selenium per seven ounces.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 7 ounces:

• 7 ounces of Spinach Spaghetti have 3.1 times more Omega 3 and 3.3 times more Fiber than Enriched Pasta.
• Both Spinach Spaghetti and Enriched Pasta offer comparable quantities of Energy, Omega 6, Carbohydrate, Sugars and Protein per seven ounces.
• 7 ounces of Enriched Pasta provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3