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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Whole Wheat Pasta"
| Food Name: Whole Wheat Pasta | |
| Food Group: Grains and Pasta | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 149 | Total Fat (g): 2 |
| Protein (g): 6 | Carbohydrates (g): 30 |
| Sugars (g): 1 | Fiber (g): 4 |
| Net Carbs (g): 26 | Water (g): 62 |
| Fats | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 176 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 574 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 36 | Omega-6 (mg): 538 |
| ALA (18:3 n-3) (mg): 36 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 4 | Vitamin K (mcg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 21 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 21 | Folate DFE (mcg): 21 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 13 | Iron (mg): 2 |
| Magnesium (mg): 54 | Phosphorus (mg): 127 |
| Potassium (mg): 96 | Sodium (mg): 4 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Manganese (mg): 1 |
| Selenium (mcg): 36 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 77 | Threonine (mg): 161 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 232 | Leucine (mg): 409 |
| Lysine (mg): 133 | Methionine (mg): 97 |
| Cystine (mg): 125 | Phenylalanine (mg): 298 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 156 | Valine (mg): 259 |
| Arginine (mg): 211 | Histidine (mg): 140 |
| Alanine (mg): 186 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 270 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 2074 | Glycine (mg): 217 |
| Proline (mg): 638 | Serine (mg): 292 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 7 | Beta-Carotene (mcg): 2 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (mcg): 94 | PRAL Score: 4 |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Starch (g): 26 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Whole Wheat Pasta
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Whole Wheat Pasta'?
100 grams of 'Whole Wheat Pasta' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 6g (around 12% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 30g (around 11% of daily requirement),
Fat – 2g (around 3% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Carbohydrates while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-carb and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Whole Wheat Pasta'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Whole Wheat Pasta' provides around 149 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from carbohydrates, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 7% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Whole Wheat Pasta' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Whole Wheat Pasta' is mainly a source of carbohydrates. It contains 6g protein, 30g carbs, and 2g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on carbohydrates.
Does 'Whole Wheat Pasta' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Whole Wheat Pasta' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 36 mcg (65% DV).
'Whole Wheat Pasta' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 13 mg (1% DV),
Iron (mg): 2 mg (11% DV),
Potassium (mg): 96 mg (2% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 54 mg (13% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 127 mg (10% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 4 mg (0% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Whole Wheat Pasta in significant amounts?
It provides an average amount of:
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV).
'Whole Wheat Pasta' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (IU): 4 IU (0% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 1 mcg (1% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 21 mcg (5% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 21 mcg (5% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 21 mcg (5% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Whole Wheat Pasta' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Whole Wheat Pasta' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.