Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams Refined Sorghum Flour VS 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Refined Sorghum Flour	11%	3%	86%
51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	14%	6%	80%

Macro Nutrients

	Refined Sorghum Flour	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	12.3% 357kcal	12.4% 361kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.28% 1.24g	2.63% 2.55g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0.95% 0.3g	1% 0.32g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	NA	3.3% 0.053g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	2.8% 0.48g	4.65% 0.79g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	NA	NA	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	59% 77g	56.4% 73.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	3.03% 2.2g	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% 0g	0.28% 0.2g	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	% 0.34g	% 0.2g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	% 0.4g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	5% 1.9g	29.7% 11.3g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	17% 9.53g	23.6% 13g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Refined Sorghum Flour	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	NA	NA	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	7.5% 0.09mg	46% 0.55mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	0.38% 0.005mg	24% 0.31mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	8.3% 1.33mg	54% 8.63mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	3.68% 0.18mg	14% 0.7mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	5.23% 0.068mg	18.5% 0.24mg	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	NA	28.5% 114μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	NA	NA	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0.67% 0.6mg	NA	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	NA	NA	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	NA	NA	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0.75% 0.9μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Refined Sorghum Flour	51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	0.6% 6mg	2.5% 25mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	1% 0.009mg	43.3% 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	12% 0.97mg	42.6% 3.4mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	7.4% 31mg	22.4% 94mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	18.7% 0.43mg	92% 2.1mg	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	12.4% 87mg	36% 252mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	4.26% 145mg	9.35% 318mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	140% 76.8μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.067% 1mg	0.8% 12mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	4.27% 0.47mg	20% 2.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.32% 12g	0.25% 9.23g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Refined Sorghum Flour VS 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Refined Sorghum Flour versus 100 g of 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Refined Sorghum Flour vs 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina:

• 100 g of Dry Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contain 6.1 times more Vitamin B1, 62.6 times more Vitamin B2, 6.5 times more Vitamin B3, 3.8 times more Vitamin B5 and 3.5 times more Vitamin B6 than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• 100 grams of Refined Sorghum Flour have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B2

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Refined Sorghum Flour vs 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina:

• 100 g of Dry Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contain 4.2 times more Calcium, 43.3 times more Copper, 3.5 times more Iron, 3 times more Magnesium, 4.9 times more Manganese, 2.9 times more Phosphorus, 2.2 times more Potassium and 4.7 times more Zinc than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• 100 grams of Refined Sorghum Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium and Copper

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 g of Dry Whole Grain Pasta, 51% Whole Wheat, Remaining Enriched Semolina contain 2.1 times more Fat, 1.7 times more Omega 6, 5.9 times more Fiber and 1.4 times more Protein than Refined Unenriched Sorghum Flour.
• Both Refined Sorghum Flour and 51% Whole Wheat Pasta with Enriched Semolina offer comparable quantities of Energy and Carbohydrate per 100 grams.