Calories
2 kcal
0% of Daily kcal · low-calorie
Protein
0 g
0% RDI
Fat
0 g
0g sat fat
Carbs
0.6 g
0% RDI
Sugar
0 g
0% RDI
Fiber
0 g
0% RDI
Salt
1 g
20% RDI
Pasta Cooking Water
Pasta Cooking Water is the starchy, salted water left after boiling pasta and is commonly reserved in many cuisines to loosen and emulsify sauces or to bind ingredients. It’s mostly water with dissolved starches and some minerals, and contains about 1g of salt per 100g, so it can add noticeable sodium to a dish. Nutritionally it contributes virtually no protein, fiber or fat but can help sauces cling to pasta and improve perceived satiety because of the dissolved starch. Because it’s low in calories and provides usable starch, cooks often reuse it to thicken sauces or soups — just be mindful of its salt content and reduce added salt elsewhere in the recipe.
Vegan · Lactose free · Unprocessed · ~0.00€/100g
Kinome Health Grade
C
Fair
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Nutrition
Macronutrients per selected portion. Derived from Pasta Water.
Nutrition quality
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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science
C · 5.8 / 10
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Frequently asked
Q.01Is Pasta Cooking Water healthy?
Pasta Cooking Water is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Pasta Cooking Water?
Pasta Cooking Water is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.
Q.05Is Pasta Cooking Water lactose free?
Yes, Pasta Cooking Water is lactose free.
Q.02What are the macros in Pasta Cooking Water?
100g of Pasta Cooking Water contains 2 kcal, 0g protein, 0.6g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Pasta Cooking Water vegan?
Yes, Pasta Cooking Water is vegan.
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