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High-calorie, carb and fat-enriched boiled pasta or rice
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CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Boiled weight-gain pasta (200 g) has 360 calories. That works out to 180 calories per 100 g. It contains 64 g of carbs, 10 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 20 µg of Selenium covers 36% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Boiled weight-gain pasta is cooked pasta made more energy-dense with added fat; a similar preparation can also use rice. It is not a single traditional dish with a fixed recipe, so the ingredients and portion can vary. The aim is to make a familiar cooked grain-based meal more substantial.
It is soft and filling, and can be served as a main meal with vegetables and a protein-rich food, or alongside a simple salad. It is mostly carbohydrate, with 180 calories per 100 g. If you would rather keep the meal lighter, use less added fat and round it out with vegetables; you can adjust the serving to suit your appetite.
Selected: 100 g
180
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
5g
· 10% DV
Fat
4.5g
· 6% DV
Fiber
1.7g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 68% · Protein 11% · Fat 21%
Vitamins
B1
0.09mg · 8% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B5
0.18mg · 4% DV
B6
0.06mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
10µg · 18% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
60mg · 9% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 180 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.3g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.7g
Omega 6:3 ratio 50:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (50:1).
Yes, it can help if it contributes to eating more energy than your body uses over time. Pasta itself does not guarantee weight gain; adding ingredients such as oil, cheese, or meat sauce makes the meal more energy-dense.
Add ingredients such as olive oil, butter, cheese, pesto, or a meat-based sauce. For a more substantial meal, pair it with a protein source rather than relying on extra oil alone.
Neither is automatically better; both can fit a weight-gain meal. Choose the one you enjoy and can eat comfortably, then build the meal with energy-rich additions and a protein source.
A sauce with olive oil, cheese, cream, pesto, or minced meat works well because it adds flavor and makes the dish more energy-dense. Tomato sauce is also an option, but it is usually less rich unless you add oil, cheese, or meat.
Yes, it can be part of a post-workout meal because it supplies carbohydrates. Add chicken, eggs, beans, or cheese to include protein, especially if this is your main meal after training.
Yes, if it fits into a varied eating pattern. Rotate sauces and pairings, and include vegetables and different protein sources so that pasta does not crowd out other useful foods.
Yes, eating it at night does not automatically cause weight gain; overall intake over time matters more than the clock. If a large serving disrupts your sleep or feels uncomfortable, eat a smaller portion earlier.
Store cooked pasta in a covered container and eat it within 3–4 days. Refrigerate leftovers promptly, especially if the dish contains meat, dairy, or a creamy sauce.
Yes, cooked pasta can be frozen, although it may be softer after thawing. Freeze it in meal-sized airtight portions, ideally without a cream-based sauce, and thaw it in the refrigerator before reheating.
Usually, the difference is in the additions, not the boiling: weight-gain pasta is served with extra energy-rich ingredients such as oil, cheese, or sauce. Plain boiled pasta can be made into the same kind of meal with those additions.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.