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Carbohydrate-rich pasta with mustard
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Honey mustard pasta (200 g) has 342 calories. That works out to 171 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.4 g of carbs, 8.8 g of protein, 8.6 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 28 µg of Selenium covers 51% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
342
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
57.4g
· 21% DV
Protein
8.8g
· 18% DV
Fat
8.6g
· 11% DV
Fiber
3.2g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 67% · Protein 10% · Fat 23%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 342 kcal | |
| Total fat | 8.6 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 1.24 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 620 mg | 27% |
| Total carbohydrate | 57.4 g | 21% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 18% |
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 serving (medium) | 200 g | 342 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 171 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 140 g | 239 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 257 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 200 g | 342 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 280 g | 479 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 513 kcal |
| 1 bottle (whole) | 350 g | 599 kcal |
Calculated from 171 calories per 100 g.
Honey mustard pasta is made by tossing cooked pasta with a sauce of honey, mustard and usually oil, butter or cream. Cook the pasta until just tender, mix the sauce separately, then combine them while the pasta is still warm.
Honey mustard pasta tastes sweet, tangy and savory, with the exact balance depending on the mustard and amount of honey. Dijon gives it a sharper bite, while a milder mustard makes the sauce gentler and less pronounced.
Short shapes such as penne, fusilli or farfalle work especially well for honey mustard pasta because their ridges and curves catch the sauce. Long pasta can work too, but toss it thoroughly so the dressing coats the strands evenly.
No single traditional country of origin is associated with honey mustard pasta. It is a modern, flexible pasta preparation combining a familiar mustard-and-honey flavor pairing with pasta, rather than a dish with one established regional recipe.
Roasted broccoli, peas, spinach and bell peppers all work well in honey mustard pasta. Their fresh or savory flavors offset the sweet-tangy sauce; cook firmer vegetables first and stir delicate greens in at the end so they do not become limp.
Yes, honey mustard pasta can be made without mayonnaise. Use olive oil, a little pasta cooking water, or a creamy alternative such as yogurt to bring the sauce together. Add the liquid gradually so the sauce stays smooth rather than watery.
You can freeze honey mustard pasta, but the texture may suffer after thawing, especially if its sauce contains cream or mayonnaise. Freeze it in an airtight container, thaw it in the refrigerator, then reheat gently while stirring in a little water.
Yes, honey mustard pasta can be served cold as a pasta salad. Rinse the cooked pasta briefly with cool water, drain it well and toss it with the sauce. Chopped vegetables or fresh herbs make it a more substantial cold dish.
Serve honey mustard pasta with a crisp green salad, roasted vegetables or a simply seasoned protein such as fish or chicken. Mild, fresh sides balance the sauce without competing with its sweet and tangy flavor.
If honey mustard pasta tastes too sharp, stir in a little more honey or a creamy ingredient to soften the mustard. Add it gradually and taste as you go; a squeeze of lemon is not the fix here, since it can make the sauce feel sharper.
Vitamins
B1
0.22mg · 18% DV
Folate
70µg · 18% DV
B3
2.7mg · 17% DV
Biotin
3.6µg · 12% DV
Minerals
Selenium
28µg · 51% DV
Sodium
620mg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.54mg · 23% DV
Copper
0.2mg · 22% DV
Potassium ⭐
156mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 342 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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Honey mustard pasta combines cooked pasta with a sweet, tangy sauce made with honey and mustard. It is a contemporary pairing rather than a dish with one well-established regional origin, and recipes can vary in how creamy or sharp the sauce is.
Serve it warm as a quick lunch or dinner, either on its own or alongside vegetables, salad or a simply cooked protein. Its familiar pasta base makes it easy to adapt, while the honey gives the mustard a gentler, sweeter edge. The dish is mainly a source of carbohydrates from the pasta; the nutrition table lists 28.7 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a lighter meal, use a modest amount of sauce and add plenty of vegetables.
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
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
4.76g
POLYUNSATURATED
1.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.