Pasta nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked
Top nutrition facts for Pasta
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 168 kcal |
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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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 |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 32 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/ | 41 mg |
Net carbs ⓘHigher in Net carbs content than 72% of foods
Folic acid (B9) ⓘHigher in Folic acid (B9) content than 71% of foods
Carbs ⓘHigher in Carbs content than 70% of foods
Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 69% of foods
Folate, DFE ⓘHigher in Folate, DFE content than 67% of foods
Pasta calories (kcal)
| Calories for different serving sizes of pasta | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 131 | |
| Calories in 2 oz | 168 | 128 g |
Pasta Glycemic index (GI)
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Pasta Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
23µg of 900µg
2.6%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 20µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.8mg of 1mg
67%
Vitamin B2:
0.58mg of 1mg
44%
Vitamin B3:
3.8mg of 16mg
24%
Vitamin B5:
0.7mg of 5mg
14%
Vitamin B6:
0.13mg of 1mg
10%
Folate:
246µg of 400µg
61%
Vitamin B12:
0.54µg of 2µg
22%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 13%
6.6 g of 50 g
6.6 g (13% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 2%
1.3 g of 65 g
1.3 g (2% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 11%
31.9 g of 300 g
31.9 g (11% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
87.8 g of 2,000 g
87.8 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.4 g
0.4 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
250mg of 280mg
89%
Threonine:
515mg of 1,050mg
49%
Isoleucine:
756mg of 1,400mg
54%
Leucine:
1336mg of 2,730mg
49%
Lysine:
372mg of 2,100mg
18%
Methionine:
303mg of 1,050mg
29%
Phenylalanine:
948mg of 1,750mg
54%
Valine:
833mg of 1,820mg
46%
Histidine:
396mg of 700mg
57%
Fat type information
Saturated fat:
0.19 g
Monounsaturated fat:
0.16 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.55 g
All nutrients for Pasta per selected serving size (2 oz - 128g)
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Vitamin A | 7.7µg | 1% | 56% | |
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% | 65% |
2.8 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 6.6g | 16% | 60% |
1.8 times more than Broccoli
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| Fats | 1.3g | 2% | 74% |
31.7 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 32g | N/A | 28% |
2.2 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 32g | 11% | 30% |
1.1 times less than Rice
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| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% | 40% |
11.3 times less than Egg
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| Magnesium | 23mg | 5% | 66% |
7.8 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 7.7mg | 1% | 88% |
20.8 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 31mg | 1% | 95% |
6.1 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 1.5mg | 18% | 56% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Copper | 0.12mg | 13% | 56% |
1.5 times less than Shiitake
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| Zinc | 0.72mg | 7% | 67% |
11.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Phosphorus | 81mg | 12% | 73% |
2.9 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 7.7mg | 0% | 89% |
81.7 times less than White bread
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| Manganese | 0.29mg | 12% | 49% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.27mg | 22% | 34% |
1.3 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.19mg | 15% | 58% |
1.2 times more than Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 8% | 69% |
9.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.23mg | 5% | 82% |
6.2 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 3% | 86% |
3.5 times less than Oats
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.18µg | 7% | 61% |
5 times less than Pork
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| Folate | 82µg | 20% | 31% |
Equal to Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated fat | 0.19g | 1% | 79% |
39.3 times less than Beef broiled
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| Monounsaturated fat | 0.16g | N/A | 80% |
79 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | N/A | 64% |
110 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.08mg | 0% | 84% |
4.7 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.17mg | 0% | 87% |
5.4 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.25mg | 0% | 85% |
4.6 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.45mg | 0% | 85% |
7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.12mg | 0% | 91% |
4.7 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.1mg | 0% | 85% |
1.2 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.32mg | 0% | 84% |
2.7 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.28mg | 0% | 86% |
9.4 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.13mg | 0% | 85% |
7.3 times less than Turkey meat
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 168
% Daily Value*
2.1%
Total Fat
1.3g
0.87%
Saturated Fat 0.19g
0
Trans Fat
0g
14%
Cholesterol 42mg
0.33%
Sodium 7.7mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
32g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
6.6g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
7.7mg
0.77%
Iron
1.5mg
18%
Potassium
31mg
0.9%
*
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
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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.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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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.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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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.
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Low in Sugars
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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.