Pasta & Noodles

Pasta & Noodles

If you break it down, pasta and noodles are little more than a combination of flour and water cut or pressed into various shapes. Most of the calories in pasta and noodles come from carbohydrates, as the calorie chart below indicates. If you read the nutrition label for pasta and noodles, however, you will see that some varieties provide good nutritional value in the form of whole grains and various nutrients. What many people don’t realize is that pasta and noodles made with refined flour is fairly low in nutritional value when compared to whole-grain options. Check the nutrition facts for your favorite pasta and noodles to determine the calories and nutritional information.

Macaroni, cooked

Vegetable Macaroni, cooked

Vegetable Macaroni, dry

Whole Wheat Macaroni, cooked

Whole Wheat Macaroni, dry

Chinese Noodles

Chow Mein Noodles

Egg Noodles, cooked

Egg Noodles, dry

Popular Foods

Macaroni, cooked

cup (140.0g)

221 cal

Macaroni, raw

cup (105.0g)

390 cal

Vegetable Macaroni, cooked

cup (134.0g)

172 cal

Vegetable Macaroni, dry

cup (84.0g)

308 cal

Whole Wheat Macaroni, cooked

cup (140.0g)

174 cal

Whole Wheat Macaroni, dry

cup (105.0g)

365 cal

Chinese Noodles

serving (130.0g)

456 cal

Chow Mein Noodles

cup (56.0g)

257 cal

Egg Noodles, cooked

serving (80.0g)

110 cal

Egg Noodles, dry

cup (38.0g)

146 cal

Spinach Egg Noodles, dry

cup (38.0g)

145 cal

Japanese Soba Noodles, cooked

cup (114.0g)

113 cal

Japanese Soba Noodles, dry

100 g

336 cal

Japanese Somen Noodles, cooked

cup (176.0g)

231 cal

Japanese Somen Noodles, dry

100 g

356 cal

Corn Pasta, dry

cup (105.0g)

375 cal

Pasta, cooked

serving (230.0g)

301 cal

Rice Noodles, cooked

cup (176.0g)

190 cal

Rice Noodles, dry

100 g

364 cal

Spaghetti, cooked

serving (230.0g)

363 cal

Spaghetti, dry

100 g

371 cal

Spinach Spaghetti, dry

100 g

372 cal

Whole Wheat Spaghetti, cooked

cup (140.0g)

174 cal

Whole Wheat Spaghetti, dry

100 g

348 cal

Fusilli

100 g

353 cal

Pasta Marinara And Ground Beef Sauce

100 ml

139 cal

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Chinese Noodles

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Chow Mein Noodles

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Corn Pasta, dry

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Egg Noodles, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Egg Noodles, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Japanese Soba Noodles, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Japanese Soba Noodles, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Japanese Somen Noodles, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Japanese Somen Noodles, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Macaroni, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Macaroni, raw

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Pasta Marinara And Ground Beef Sauce

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Pasta, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Rice Noodles, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Rice Noodles, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Spaghetti, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Spaghetti, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Spinach Egg Noodles, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Spinach Spaghetti, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Vegetable Macaroni, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Vegetable Macaroni, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Whole Wheat Macaroni, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Whole Wheat Macaroni, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Whole Wheat Spaghetti, cooked

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Whole Wheat Spaghetti, dry

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Cucina (Aldi)(1)

Fusilli

published within the category "Pasta & Noodles"

Macaroni, cooked

Vegetable Macaroni, cooked

Vegetable Macaroni, dry

Whole Wheat Macaroni, cooked

Whole Wheat Macaroni, dry

Chinese Noodles

Chow Mein Noodles

Egg Noodles, cooked

Egg Noodles, dry

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The nutritional value of pasta and noodles varies from one type to another, but most varieties are a decent source of both dietary fiber and vital nutrients. Check the calorie counter below for nutritional information about pasta and noodles.

High Fiber Content

Even though whole grain pasta and noodles tend to be healthier for you than the kind made with processed flour, both options provide a decent amount of fiber. For example, a one-cup serving of white spaghetti contains about 43 grams of carbs and 2.5 grams of fiber. A one-cup serving of whole-wheat pasta, on the other hand, provides 37 grams of carbohydrate and 6.3 grams of fiber. Getting enough fiber in your diet is essential for healthy digestion and it helps you fight chronic disease.

Vitamins and Minerals

Pasta and noodles can provide good nutritional value depending on the ingredients used to make them. Both whole-wheat and white pasta are rich in the mineral selenium – this mineral acts as an antioxidant to protect your cells from damage. Both types of pasta and noodles also contain manganese, a mineral that helps to regular your blood sugar. In terms of vitamins, pasta and noodles often contain B-vitamins such as Vitamin B9, folate.

The benefits and disadvantages for pasta and noodles vary greatly from one type to another. For the most part, whole grain pasta and noodles are much healthier for you than pasta and noodles made from refined flour. Check the calorie calculator below for nutritional information about pasta and noodles.

High-Carbohydrate Food

Because pasta and noodles are made from flour, they tend to be high in both carbohydrate and calories – especially when they are made from processed flour. Whole grain pasta and noodles, on the other hand, provide more dietary fiber which lowers the net carb count. The fact that pasta and noodles are so high in carbs makes them a dangerous food for diabetics who need to watch their intake of simple carbohydrates because they could cause a spike in blood sugar levels.

Benefits of Whole Grain

If you eat pasta and noodles on a regular basis, you should make an effort to switch to whole-grain pasta. Not only is whole-grain pasta lower in carbs and higher in fiber, but it also provides additional benefits such as improved digestion, better muscle recovery, and increased energy. Whole grains are complex carbohydrates, not simple carbohydrates, so they are digested and absorbed by your body more slowly than simple carbs to give you lasting energy rather than a quick spike in blood sugar followed by a crash.