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Creamy buckwheat-based pasta dish, typically gluten-free and filling
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Creamy buckwheat pasta (220 g) has 400 calories. That works out to 182 calories per 100 g. It contains 52.4 g of carbs, 11.9 g of protein, 16.3 g of fat and 5.1 g of fiber. Its 259.6 mg of Phosphorus covers 37% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 220 g
400
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
52.4g
· 19% DV
Protein
11.9g
· 24% DV
Fat
16.3g
· 21% DV
Fiber
5.1g
· 18% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 52% · Protein 12% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat | 16.3 g | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 7.92 g | 40% |
| Trans fat | 0.26 g | |
| Sodium | 462 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% |
| Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 220 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 ounce (mini) | 28 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 164 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 182 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 160 g | 291 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 328 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 250 g | 455 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 546 kcal |
Calculated from 182 calories per 100 g.
Creamy buckwheat pasta is made with buckwheat pasta and a creamy sauce. Recipes often add ingredients such as garlic, mushrooms, cheese, or herbs, so the exact sauce varies. The buckwheat pasta itself may also contain other flours, depending on the product.
Creamy buckwheat pasta has a mildly earthy, nutty flavor, while the cream gives the dish a smooth, rich taste. Buckwheat’s flavor is more noticeable with a simple sauce and less pronounced when paired with strongly flavored ingredients such as garlic or mushrooms.
No. Buckwheat is not a type of wheat; it comes from a different plant. Some buckwheat pasta products combine buckwheat with other flours, though, so the name alone does not tell you the full recipe. Pure buckwheat pasta has a more distinct earthy flavor.
Cook the buckwheat pasta until just tender and start checking it before the package’s suggested cooking time is up. Buckwheat pasta can soften quickly, especially once mixed into hot cream sauce. Drain it promptly and finish it in the sauce for only a short time.
Cream sauce can split if it gets too hot or boils for too long. Warm the sauce gently, then toss in the cooked buckwheat pasta over low heat. A splash of pasta cooking water can help bring the sauce together if it looks separated.
Yes. You can use an unsweetened plant-based cooking cream or blend soaked cashews with water for a creamy alternative. Choose a product with a neutral flavor, and warm it gently; some plant-based creams behave differently from dairy cream when heated.
Mushrooms, spinach, peas, and roasted squash pair well with creamy buckwheat pasta. Their flavors complement buckwheat’s earthy taste, and vegetables add contrast to the smooth sauce. Cook vegetables before adding the cream so they do not release excess water into the dish.
Creamy buckwheat pasta keeps for about 2 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it once it has cooled rather than leaving it out for an extended time. The pasta may absorb sauce as it sits, so loosen it when reheating.
Reheat creamy buckwheat pasta gently in a pan over low heat, stirring in a little milk or water to loosen the sauce. You can also use a microwave in short intervals, stirring between them. Avoid high heat, which can make the sauce oily or uneven.
Yes, but the cream sauce may separate and the buckwheat pasta may turn softer after thawing. Freeze it in airtight portions and thaw it in the refrigerator. Reheat gently while stirring; adding a small splash of milk or water can improve the texture.
Vitamins
B12
0.48µg · 20% DV
B2
0.24mg · 18% DV
Vitamin A
149.6µg · 17% DV
Biotin
4.62µg · 15% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
260mg · 37% DV
Manganese
0.84mg · 37% DV
Selenium
18µg · 33% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Sodium
462mg · 20% DV
Potassium ⭐
277mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Creamy buckwheat pasta brings buckwheat noodles together with a smooth, rich sauce, often made with cream. It is best understood as a home-style pasta dish rather than a recipe with one established place of origin; buckwheat pasta appears in several food traditions, while creamy versions are a flexible modern preparation.
The noodles have a gently earthy flavour and a firm, satisfying bite, balanced by the soft sauce. Serve it warm as a main course, with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables alongside. It is filling and mainly provides carbohydrates, with some protein and fibre; a 100 g portion has 182 calories. For a lighter plate, use less sauce and add vegetables, or pair a smaller serving with a generous salad.
Medium
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.
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
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
7.92g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.98g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.6:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.6:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.