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Pasta (cooked)

Refined but protein-dense for a staple — that's the semolina difference.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g158 kcal 5.8 g30.9 g 1.8 g0.9 g
Per 100 kcal— 3.7 g19.5 g 1.1 g0.6 g
One cup · 140 g221 kcal8.1 g43.2 g2.5 g1.3 g

Where the calories come from

protein 15%carbs 80%5%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.6 g
Saturated fat0.2 g
Sodium1 mg · 0% DV
Potassium44 mg · 1% DV
Calcium7 mg · 1% DV
Iron1 mg · 7% DV
Magnesium18 mg · 4% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0 mcg · 0% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.1 mg · 0% DV
Folate (DFE)119 mcg · 30% DV
Choline6.4 mg · 1% DV
Vitamin B60.05 mg · 3% DV
Phosphorus58 mg · 5% DV
Copper0.10 mg · 11% DV
Potassium : sodium44.0 : 1 · favorable
Protein8.1 g · 16% DVFiber2.5 g · 9% DVPotassium62 mg · 1% DVCalcium9.8 mg · 1% DVIron1.8 mg · 10% DVMagnesium25 mg · 6% DVSodium1.4 mg · 0% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 169737 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

517 gfor 30 g protein
817 kcalthose grams cost
1.8 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsPasta
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliPasta
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastPasta

Rank within grains

Oat bran7.0 gWheat germ6.4 gWhole wheat bread4.9 gSpelt4.3 gWhole wheat pasta4.0 gBagel4.0 gWild rice4.0 gTeff3.8 gAmaranth3.7 gBulgur3.7 gBuckwheat3.7 gPasta3.7 g#12 of 38 in Grains · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Pasta1.8 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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