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Long pasta Calories
Classic long pasta, typically made from wheat, rich in carbohydrates.
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Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Long pasta (80 g) has 284 calories. That works out to 355 calories per 100 g. It contains 57.6 g of carbs, 10 g of protein, 1.2 g of fat and 2.6 g of fiber. Its 30.4 µg of Selenium covers 55% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 45 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
What is Long pasta?
Long pasta refers to slender strands such as spaghetti, usually made from durum wheat semolina and water. It is closely associated with Italian cooking, though it is now a pantry staple around the world. Cooked properly, the strands are tender with a slight bite and work well with sauces that coat them, from a simple tomato sauce to olive oil, garlic and herbs. Save a little cooking water to help the sauce cling.
Long pasta is mainly a source of carbohydrates, with some protein and little fat when served plain. Add vegetables, beans, seafood or another protein-rich topping to make a more rounded meal; a moderate portion also leaves room for a generous sauce and salad.
Long pasta Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
355
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
72g
· 26% DV
Protein
12.5g
· 25% DV
Fat
1.5g
· 2% 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 82% · Protein 14% · Fat 4%
Long pasta Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B3
2.1mg · 13% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
B6
0.09mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Selenium
38µg · 69% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Phosphorus
160mg · 23% DV
Magnesium
43mg · 10% DV
How Nutritious Is Long pasta?
Nutrient density
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.
Satiety score
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.
Long pasta Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Long pasta
To burn the 355 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.
Is Long pasta Processed?
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.
Does Long pasta Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Long pasta Good For?
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
Long pasta Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.3g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.15g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 22.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (22.5:1).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Long pasta
How do you cook Long pasta without it sticking together?
Add Long pasta to a large pot of boiling water and stir it several times during the first few minutes. Use enough water, then drain and toss the pasta with its sauce promptly; leaving cooked strands sitting together encourages clumping.
Is Long pasta the same as spaghetti?
No. Spaghetti is one kind of Long pasta, while the category also includes shapes such as linguine and fettuccine. These differ in width and cross-section, which affects how they hold and pair with sauces.
Should you break Long pasta before cooking it?
No, you do not need to break Long pasta if your pot is tall enough. Add it to boiling water and gently guide the softened ends under the surface; breaking it is an option when the pot is too short.
What are the different types of Long pasta?
Common types of Long pasta include spaghetti, linguine, fettuccine and bucatini. Some are round and narrow, while others are flat or hollow; their shapes are useful clues when choosing pasta for a particular sauce.
How long should Long pasta be boiled?
Boil Long pasta until it is tender but still slightly firm if you want it al dente. Cooking times vary with the pasta’s thickness and shape, so start checking near the time printed on its package.
What sauce goes best with Long pasta?
Long pasta pairs well with tomato, olive-oil and cheese-based sauces. Thin spaghetti works nicely with lighter, flowing sauces, while wider shapes such as fettuccine can carry richer, creamy sauces; toss the pasta with the sauce before serving.
Should you add oil to the water when cooking Long pasta?
No, oil in the cooking water is not needed for Long pasta. It mostly floats on the surface and can leave the drained strands less receptive to sauce; stirring the pasta as it cooks is a better way to prevent sticking.
Why do cooks save the water from boiling Long pasta?
The starchy cooking water helps loosen a sauce and makes it cling more readily to Long pasta. Before draining, set aside a little water, then stir it into the sauce gradually until the texture is smooth and glossy.
Should you rinse Long pasta after cooking?
No, do not rinse Long pasta if you are serving it hot with sauce. Rinsing washes away surface starch that helps sauce cling; rinsing is useful only when you are preparing a cold pasta salad.
How should you store cooked Long pasta?
Store cooked Long pasta in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Use it within a few days, and add a splash of water when reheating if the strands have dried out or clumped together.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.