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Carbohydrate-rich farfalle pasta with tomato sauce and moderate fiber
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
1 cup (medium) of Farfalle pasta with tomato sauce (180 g) has 238 calories. That works out to 132 calories per 100 g. It contains 44.3 g of carbs, 7.7 g of protein, 3.4 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 28.8 µg of Selenium covers 52% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 100 g
132
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
24.6g
· 9% DV
Protein
4.3g
· 9% DV
Fat
1.9g
· 2% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 74% · Protein 13% · Fat 13%
Vitamins
B3
1.1mg · 7% DV
B1
0.06mg · 5% DV
Biotin
1.6µg · 5% DV
B5
0.22mg · 4% DV
Minerals
Selenium
16µg · 29% DV
Sodium
210mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
58mg · 8% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
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.
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 132 calories in 100 g:
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.32g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.48g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.45g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14:1).
Cook the pasta in plenty of boiling salted water and start checking it near the lower end of the package cooking time. Save some pasta water before draining; it helps the sauce cling to the bow-tie shape without making the dish watery.
The pinched centre of each bow tie is thicker than its edges, so it naturally takes longer to cook. Keep the water at a steady boil, stir occasionally, and test a piece before draining.
Simmering the sauce gently for longer can mellow sharp tomato acidity. Cooked onion or grated carrot can add natural sweetness, while a small amount of dairy can soften the flavour if it suits the recipe.
Yes, the sauce can be prepared in advance and chilled for an easy meal later. For the best texture, cook the farfalle shortly before serving rather than storing fully cooked pasta for too long.
Cool leftovers promptly in a shallow container and refrigerate them rather than leaving them at room temperature. Eat them within 3 to 4 days, and reheat until steaming hot throughout.
Tomato sauce freezes very well on its own. The completed pasta dish can also be frozen, but the pasta may soften after thawing; slightly undercooking it before freezing helps preserve its texture.
Chickpeas, lentils, white beans, tuna, chicken, or cheese can make the meal more filling and balanced. With beans or lentils, the vitamin C in tomato sauce can support absorption of plant-based iron.
A carbohydrate-containing meal can be useful after training as part of refuelling. Add a protein food such as Greek yogurt, cheese, chicken, fish, or legumes to better support muscle recovery.
No. Weight change depends primarily on overall intake and habits over time, not on eating pasta at a particular hour. A comfortable evening meal may involve a sensible serving and a lighter sauce rather than a very rich one.
As it contains gluten, it is not suitable for people with coeliac disease, wheat allergy, or those medically advised to avoid gluten. People prone to reflux may also find acidic or spicy tomato sauces uncomfortable, especially close to bedtime.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.