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Low oil, carbohydrate source, low fat
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
155
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
30.5g
· 79%
Protein
5.5g
· 14%
Fat
1.2g
· 7%
Fiber
1.7g
Vitamins
B1
0.13mg · 11% DV
B3
1.2mg · 8% DV
B5
0.19mg · 4% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
60mg · 9% DV
Iron
1mg · 6% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.2g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
It usually happens when there is too little water, not enough stirring at the start, or the pasta sits too long after draining. Cook it in plenty of water, stir early, and combine it with sauce soon after draining.
Because it is mainly a digestible carbohydrate food, it often works well before training with a light sauce. After training, it is usually better paired with a protein source such as yogurt, cheese, eggs, chicken, or legumes.
Eating it at night does not automatically cause weight gain; overall intake and portion size matter more. What often makes the meal heavier is a large serving or rich creamy sauces.
Boiling mainly changes the water content and texture, which is why cooked values look different from dry pasta values. Overcooking can affect texture, but it does not make spaghetti nutritionally empty.
Al dente spaghetti stays firmer and usually holds sauce better. Overcooked pasta can become mushy and less pleasant to eat.
Tomato-based sauces, vegetables, and a protein source are a practical combination. Adding beans, lentils, tuna, chicken, eggs, or yogurt-based sides can make the meal more filling and balanced.
It depends on the portion and what else you eat with it. Spaghetti is often built into a full meal with sauce, vegetables, and protein, but very large portions or heavy sauces can cancel that advantage.
Cooked spaghetti usually keeps for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. If it is mixed with sauce, check smell, texture, and storage time carefully before eating.
Yes, but the texture may soften after thawing. Freezing it in portions, ideally separate from the sauce, usually gives the best result.
People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid or be cautious with it because it contains gluten. Since it is a processed grain product, some people may also prefer to balance it with less processed staples across the week.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.