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Pasta

Pasta is a staple of many cuisines—especially Italian—made from durum wheat (or other grains) and known for carrying sauces and flavors in dishes from simple spaghetti to baked lasagnes. It is primarily a source of carbohydrate, providing about 75g of carbs per 100g, which makes it an energy-dense base for meals. Nutritionally it supplies modest protein and a small amount of fiber and minerals; choosing whole-grain or legume varieties increases fiber, protein quality and micronutrients compared with typical refined pasta. Compared with many other staples, plain pasta is relatively low in fat and saturated fat, but standard (refined) versions are mainly a starchy ingredient with limited protective plant compounds—swapping to whole-grain or pulse-based pastas improves its nutritional profile.

Vegan · Lactose free · Processed · ~0.80€/100g

Kinome Health Grade

C-

Fair

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Nutrition

Macronutrients per selected portion. Averaged from verified sources.

Calories

371 kcal

19% of Daily kcal · energy-dense

Protein

13 g

26% RDI

Fat

1.5 g

0.3g sat fat

Carbs

75 g

27% RDI

Sugar

3.9 g

8% RDI

Fiber

3 g

10% RDI

Salt

0 g

0% RDI

Nutrition quality

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Composite score - weighted by current nutrition science

C- · 5.2 / 10

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Frequently asked

Q.01Is Pasta healthy?

Pasta is rated moderate (Health Grade C-) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.

Q.03What NOVA processing level is Pasta?

Pasta is NOVA 3 - Processed.

Q.05Is Pasta lactose free?

Yes, Pasta is lactose free.

Q.02What are the macros in Pasta?

100g of Pasta contains 371 kcal, 13g protein, 75g carbohydrates, 1.5g fat, and 3g fiber.

Q.04Is Pasta vegan?

Yes, Pasta is vegan.

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