Food Nutrition in Pasta
Traditional Italian pasta
is made only from flour and water. The flour is made from durum wheat
which is high in gluten. For people with celiac disease and others who
are allergic to gluten, pasta made from rice flower is a delicious alternative.
Pasta is a good source of complex carbs providing slow-release energy.
Low carb diet promoters warn against pasta, claiming it has a high GI
value, but this is incorrect. Pasta has been a staple food of Italy and
other European countries for centuries without causing glycemic problems
or obesity!
Energy in Pasta
Calorie content of pasta
varies slightly according to type. One cup of cooked regular spaghetti
contains about 190 calories. One cup of cooked wholewheat spaghetti contains
about 175 calories.
Nutrients in Pasta
One cup of cooked spaghetti
contains about 7 grams of protein, 40 grams of carbohydrate, 3 grams of
fiber and less than 1 gram of fat.
Vitamins in Pasta
Pasta is not a significant
source of Vitamins.
Minerals in Pasta
Pasta is not a significant
source of minerals or trace elements.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Pasta
Spaghetti has a medium GI
value and glycemic response can be reduced further by adding a small amount
of fat such as olive oil or meat sauce.
Most Nutritious Types of
Pasta
The healthiest type of pasta
is wholewheat pasta which is richer in fiber, minerals and B Vitamins
than regular white pasta. However, all pasta is a nutritious element in
any healthy diet. Nutrition in Types of Pasta
Angel
Hair Pasta
Cannelloni
Fettuccini
Fusilli
Homemade Pasta
Lasagna Sheets
Linguini
Macaroni
Macaroni Cheese
Cooked Macaroni
Pasta Elbows
Pasta w.Franks
Pasta w.Meatballs
Pasta Sauce
Marinara Sauce
Pasta Shells
Pasta Twists
Penne
Ravioli
Spaghetti Sauce
Spaghetti
Spaghetti Meat
Sauce
Spinach Pasta
Tagliatelle
Tortellini
Vermicelli
Whole Wheat Pasta
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
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Calories in Foods
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