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Spinach green pasta
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Green special fettuccine (140 g) has 224 calories. That works out to 160 calories per 100 g. It contains 43.7 g of carbs, 8.1 g of protein, 1.5 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 25.2 µg of Selenium covers 46% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 140 g
224
KCAL / 140G
Carbs
43.7g
· 16% DV
Protein
8.1g
· 16% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 79% · Protein 15% · Fat 6%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 224 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.31 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 11 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% |
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) | 140 g | 224 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 45 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 150 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 320 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 400 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 350 g | 560 kcal |
Calculated from 160 calories per 100 g.
Cook green special fettuccine in a large pot of boiling salted water, following the timing on its package. Taste a ribbon near the end and drain it while still slightly firm, since it will continue cooking briefly when tossed with hot sauce.
Tomato, garlic-butter, and cream sauces all work well with green special fettuccine. For a lighter pairing, toss it with olive oil, lemon, and grated Parmesan; reserve a little pasta water to help the sauce cling to the ribbons.
No, green special fettuccine usually has a mild spinach flavor rather than tasting like a bowl of cooked spinach. A stronger sauce can cover that subtle taste, while butter, lemon, or Parmesan lets it come through.
Spinach in the dough gives green special fettuccine its color. The shade and spinach flavor can vary with the recipe or product, so the green color alone does not tell you how strongly it will taste of spinach.
Green special fettuccine has the same broad, flat ribbon shape as regular fettuccine, but spinach is added to its dough. That gives it a green color and a mild vegetable flavor; the sauce pairings are much the same.
Green special fettuccine can break if it is stirred roughly, cooked in a crowded pot, or boiled for too long. Use plenty of water, stir gently after adding the ribbons, and check for doneness before the package’s suggested time is up.
Yes, cooked green special fettuccine can be frozen, although its texture may soften after thawing. Cool it promptly, portion it into airtight containers, and freeze it with a little sauce to keep the ribbons from drying out.
Cooked green special fettuccine keeps for about three to four days in the refrigerator when stored promptly in a covered container. Keep sauce separate if possible, because storing it together can make the pasta softer.
Reheat green special fettuccine in a covered pan over low heat with a splash of water or sauce. Stir gently until hot; if using a microwave, cover the dish and heat in short intervals so the ribbons do not dry out.
Yes, green special fettuccine can fit into a weight-loss meal when you keep the serving appropriate for your needs. Pairing it with vegetables and a protein-rich food can make the meal more filling than serving it with a rich sauce alone.
Vitamins
Folate
72.8µg · 18% DV
B3
2.38mg · 15% DV
B1
0.17mg · 14% DV
Vitamin K
12.6µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
25µg · 45% DV
Manganese
0.53mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
109mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
115mg · 3% DV
Sodium
11mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 224 calories in 1 cup (medium) (140 g):
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Green special fettuccine is a spinach-green version of fettuccine, the broad, flat pasta associated with Italian cooking. Its colour comes from spinach worked into the pasta dough, giving a familiar ribbon shape a greener appearance.
Serve it as a main dish with tomato, herb or mushroom sauce, or with a little olive oil and grated cheese. The wide strands hold sauces well, so they also pair nicely with roasted vegetables. Like most pasta, it is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with relatively little fat. For a lighter bowl, keep rich or creamy sauce modest and add vegetables; a simple salad makes an easy side.
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
— 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
0.31g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.2g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.42g
Omega 6:3 ratio 13:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (13:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.