Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	13% 374kcal	12.6% 364kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.3% 2.23g	1% 0.98g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.03% 0.33g	0.48% 0.16g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5.8% 0.093g	1.38% 0.022g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	5.25% 0.89g	2.3% 0.39g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	50.5% 65.7g	58.7% 76.3g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	NA	0.37% 0.27g	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	6.3% 2.4g	7.1% 2.7g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	39% 21.8g	18.4% 10.3g	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	99% 1.2mg	65.4% 0.79mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	36.5% 0.48mg	38% 0.49mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	48% 7.65mg	37% 5.9mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	13.7% 0.68mg	8.76% 0.44mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	13.7% 0.18mg	3.4% 0.044mg	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	69.5% 278μg	45.8% 183μg	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	1.53% 0.23mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	NA	0.25% 0.3μg	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	3.9% 39mg	1.5% 15mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	31% 0.28mg	16% 0.14mg	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	52% 4.15mg	58% 4.64mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	15.5% 65mg	5.24% 22mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	39.6% 0.91mg	29.7% 0.68mg	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	61.6% 27.7μg	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	23.3% 163mg	15.4% 108mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	5.9% 201mg	3.15% 107mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	61.6% 34μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	0.53% 8mg	0.13% 2mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	16.3% 1.8mg	6.36% 0.7mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.25% 9.23g	0.32% 12g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) VS Enriched Wheat Flour per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) versus 100 g of Enriched Wheat Flour to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Wheat Flour:

• 100 grams 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 100 grams.
• 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 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) vs Enriched Wheat Flour:

• 100 grams 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 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Enriched Wheat Flour lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 100 grams 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 100 grams.
• 100 grams of Enriched Wheat Flour provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3