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Pasta nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams

Important nutritional characteristics for Pasta

Pasta
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
Check out our Glycemic index chart page for the full list.
49 (low)
Glycemic load 16 (medium)
Insulin index  ⓘ https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/66/5/1264/4655967 – II for white pasta is 40 40
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 131 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 25 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 2 oz (128 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. 3.8 (acidic)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16608223/ 32 mg
TOP 28% Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 72% of foods
TOP 29% Folic acid (B9) ⓘHigher in Folic acid (B9) content than 71% of foods
TOP 30% Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 70% of foods
TOP 31% Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 69% of foods
TOP 33% Folate, DFE ⓘHigher in Folate, DFE content than 67% of foods

Pasta calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 131
Calories in 2 oz 168 128 g

Pasta Glycemic index (GI)

49

Pasta Glycemic load (GL)

16

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 1.8% 43% 13% 27% 2.1% 0.78% 15% 31% 29% 0%
Calcium: 18mg of 1,000mg 1.8%
Iron: 3.4mg of 8mg 43%
Magnesium: 54mg of 420mg 13%
Phosphorus: 189mg of 700mg 27%
Potassium: 72mg of 3,400mg 2.1%
Sodium: 18mg of 2,300mg 0.78%
Zinc: 1.7mg of 11mg 15%
Copper: 0.28mg of 1mg 31%
Manganese: 0.67mg of 2mg 29%
Selenium: 0µg of 55µg 0%

Mineral chart - relative view

0.22 mg
TOP 49%
0.09 mg
TOP 56%
1.1 mg
TOP 56%
18 mg
TOP 66%
0.56 mg
TOP 67%
63 mg
TOP 73%
6 mg
TOP 88%
6 mg
TOP 89%
24 mg
TOP 95%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 1.2% 0% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 48% 18% 0% 0%
Vitamin A: 60IU of 5,000IU 1.2%
Vitamin E: 0mg of 15mg 0%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 0mg of 90mg 0%
Vitamin B1: 0.63mg of 1mg 52%
Vitamin B2: 0.45mg of 1mg 35%
Vitamin B3: 3mg of 16mg 19%
Vitamin B5: 0.55mg of 5mg 11%
Vitamin B6: 0.1mg of 1mg 7.8%
Folate: 192µg of 400µg 48%
Vitamin B12: 0.42µg of 2µg 18%
Choline: 0mg of 550mg 0%
Vitamin K: 0µg of 120µg 0%

Vitamin chart - relative view

64 µg
TOP 31%
0.21 mg
TOP 34%
0.15 mg
TOP 58%
20 IU
TOP 58%
0.14 µg
TOP 61%
0.99 mg
TOP 69%
0.18 mg
TOP 82%
0.03 mg
TOP 86%
0 mg
TOP 100%

Macronutrients chart

6% 2% 24% 67%
Protein:
Daily Value: 10%
5.2 g of 50 g
5.2 g (10% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.1 g of 65 g
1.1 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 8%
24.9 g of 300 g
24.9 g (8% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
68.6 g of 2,000 g
68.6 g (3% of DV )
Other:
0.3 g
0.3 g

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 70% 38% 42% 38% 14% 23% 42% 36% 44%
Tryptophan: 195mg of 280mg 70%
Threonine: 402mg of 1,050mg 38%
Isoleucine: 591mg of 1,400mg 42%
Leucine: 1044mg of 2,730mg 38%
Lysine: 291mg of 2,100mg 14%
Methionine: 237mg of 1,050mg 23%
Phenylalanine: 741mg of 1,750mg 42%
Valine: 651mg of 1,820mg 36%
Histidine: 309mg of 700mg 44%

Fat type information

21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g

All nutrients for Pasta per 100g

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 131kcal 7% 65% 2.8 times more than OrangeOrange
Protein 5.2g 12% 60% 1.8 times more than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 1.1g 2% 74% 31.7 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0% 100% N/ALemon
Net carbs 25g N/A 28% 2.2 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 25g 8% 30% 1.1 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 33mg 11% 40% 11.3 times less than EggEgg
Magnesium 18mg 4% 66% 7.8 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 6mg 1% 88% 20.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 24mg 1% 95% 6.1 times less than CucumberCucumber
Iron 1.1mg 14% 56% 2.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Copper 0.09mg 10% 56% 1.5 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.56mg 5% 67% 11.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 63mg 9% 73% 2.9 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 6mg 0% 89% 81.7 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 6µg 1% 56%
Manganese 0.22mg 10% 49%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg 17% 34% 1.3 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 12% 58% 1.2 times more than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.99mg 6% 69% 9.7 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.18mg 4% 82% 6.2 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 3% 86% 3.5 times less than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 6% 61% 5 times less than PorkPork
Folate 64µg 16% 31% Equal to Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Saturated Fat 0.15g 1% 79% 39.3 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g N/A 80% 79 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g N/A 64% 110 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0% 84% 4.7 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.13mg 0% 87% 5.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.2mg 0% 85% 4.6 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.35mg 0% 85% 7 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.1mg 0% 91% 4.7 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.08mg 0% 85% 1.2 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.25mg 0% 84% 2.7 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.22mg 0% 86% 9.4 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.1mg 0% 85% 7.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 131
% Daily Value*
1.6%
Total Fat 1.1g
0.68%
Saturated Fat 0.15g
0
Trans Fat 0g
11%
Cholesterol 33mg
0.26%
Sodium 6mg
8.3%
Total Carbohydrate 25g
0
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 5.2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 6mg 0.6%

Iron 1.1mg 14%

Potassium 24mg 0.71%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ok
ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ok
ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
ok
ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
ok
ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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Pasta nutrition infographic

Pasta nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients

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