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
Noodle Cooking Water
Noodle 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 Noodle Cooking Water healthy?
Noodle Cooking Water is rated moderate (Health Grade C) per 100g and can be part of a balanced diet.
Q.03What NOVA processing level is Noodle Cooking Water?
Noodle Cooking Water is NOVA 1 - Unprocessed.
Q.05Is Noodle Cooking Water lactose free?
Yes, Noodle Cooking Water is lactose free.
Q.02What are the macros in Noodle Cooking Water?
100g of Noodle Cooking Water contains 2 kcal, 0g protein, 0.6g carbohydrates, 0g fat, and 0g fiber.
Q.04Is Noodle Cooking Water vegan?
Yes, Noodle Cooking Water is vegan.
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