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Low-oil pasta with tomato paste; moderate carbs, low-moderate fat
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pasta with tomato paste, low oil (180 g) has 261 calories. That works out to 145 calories per 100 g. It contains 48.8 g of carbs, 7.7 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 3.2 g of fiber. Its 32.4 µg of Selenium covers 59% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 48 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 180 g
261
KCAL / 180G
Carbs
48.8g
· 18% DV
Protein
7.7g
· 15% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% 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 75% · Protein 12% · Fat 13%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 261 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.58 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 324 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrate | 48.8 g | 18% |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% |
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) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 131 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 145 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 174 kcal |
| 2 piece (medium) | 180 g | 261 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 290 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 348 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 435 kcal |
Calculated from 145 calories per 100 g.
Cook the pasta, then briefly cook tomato paste in a small amount of oil. Loosen it with a splash of the starchy pasta water, add the drained pasta, and toss until coated. The pasta water helps the sauce cling without needing extra oil.
Yes. Tomato paste works in pasta with tomato paste, low oil, but it is much more concentrated than jarred pasta sauce. Cook it briefly and thin it with pasta water; using it straight from the can can make the dish overly intense and dry.
Pasta with tomato paste, low oil can taste bitter if the paste gets scorched in the pan. Cook it over moderate heat only until fragrant, then add pasta water promptly. A blackened or heavily browned paste is difficult to balance afterward.
Plain tomato paste gives pasta with tomato paste, low oil a straightforward tomato flavor. Double-concentrated paste tastes stronger, so use less; seasoned or salted paste can also change the final seasoning. Taste the sauce before adding more salt.
Yes, a little pasta water helps make pasta with tomato paste, low oil less dry and helps the sauce coat the noodles. Add it gradually to the cooked paste while tossing, rather than pouring in a large amount at once.
Short shapes with ridges or twists, such as penne or fusilli, hold the sauce well in pasta with tomato paste, low oil. Long pasta works too, but toss it thoroughly in the pan so the concentrated paste is distributed evenly.
To give pasta with tomato paste, low oil a fuller taste, cook the paste briefly with garlic or onion and loosen it with starchy pasta water. Fresh herbs, black pepper, or a little grated cheese can add flavor without relying on extra oil.
You can add cooked chickpeas, lentils, tuna, or sautéed vegetables to pasta with tomato paste, low oil. Stir them into the sauce until heated through; choose additions that suit the tomato flavor rather than adding them all at once.
Pasta with tomato paste, low oil keeps for about 3–4 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. Refrigerate it promptly after cooking, and discard it if it develops an unusual smell or appearance.
Yes, pasta with tomato paste, low oil can be frozen in an airtight container, though the noodles may soften after thawing. Defrost it in the refrigerator and reheat it with a small splash of water to loosen the sauce.
Vitamins
B3
1.98mg · 12% DV
Biotin
2.88µg · 10% DV
B1
0.11mg · 9% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.14mg · 16% DV
Phosphorus
104mg · 15% DV
Sodium
324mg · 14% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 261 calories in 1 cup (medium) (180 g):
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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.
Pasta with tomato paste, low oil is a simple home-style dish made by tossing cooked pasta with tomato paste and a small amount of oil. It is familiar in Turkish cooking, where salça gives everyday dishes a concentrated tomato flavour; the exact taste depends on the paste and how generously it is used.
The pasta is usually served warm as a quick lunch or supper, either on its own or with salad, yoghurt, or a cool drink. The paste brings a savoury tang, while using little oil keeps the dish relatively light. It is mainly a carbohydrate-rich meal, with 27.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g. For a more balanced plate, pair it with vegetables or add a side of yoghurt; a splash of pasta water helps the paste coat the noodles without needing extra oil.
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
0.58g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.58g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.79g
Omega 6:3 ratio 19:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (19:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.