Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	13% 374kcal	12.7% 367kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	2.3% 2.23g	1.47% 1.43g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	1.03% 0.33g	1.06% 0.34g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	5.8% 0.093g	1.06% 0.017g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	5.25% 0.89g	3.44% 0.59g	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	59.5% 77.3g	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	0.041% 0.03g	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	% 0.03g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	% 0.26g	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	6.3% 2.4g	NA	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	39% 21.8g	16% 8.9g	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	99% 1.2mg	61.3% 0.74mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	36.5% 0.48mg	34.2% 0.45mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	48% 7.65mg	37.2% 5.95mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	13.7% 0.68mg	3.74% 0.19mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	13.7% 0.18mg	2.85% 0.037mg	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	42.5% 170μg	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	0.33% 0.05mg	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 Bleached 9% Protein White Wheat Flour	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	3.9% 39mg	2% 20mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	31% 0.28mg	18.3% 0.17mg	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	63.3% 5.06mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	15.5% 65mg	4.76% 20mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	39.6% 0.91mg	27.3% 0.63mg	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	23.3% 163mg	12% 85mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	5.9% 201mg	3.85% 131mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	NA	20.7% 11.4μg	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	8.55% 0.94mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.25% 9.23g	0.32% 12g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams 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 100 g.
• 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 100 g.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams 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 100 g.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 100 grams:

• 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 100 g.
• 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 100 g.