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Carb-forward pasta dish with some protein and calcium from yogurt and a sweet-tangy flavor from ketchup.
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Pasta with yogurt and ketchup (220 g) has 321 calories. That works out to 146 calories per 100 g. It contains 55.2 g of carbs, 10.1 g of protein, 6.2 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 26.4 µg of Selenium covers 48% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 52 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 220 g
321
KCAL / 220G
Carbs
55.2g
· 20% DV
Protein
10.1g
· 20% DV
Fat
6.2g
· 8% 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 70% · Protein 13% · Fat 17%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6.2 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 2.42 g | 12% |
| Trans fat | 0.04 g | |
| Sodium | 396 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 55.2 g | 20% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 10.1 g | 20% |
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) | 220 g | 321 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 41 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 90 g | 131 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 146 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 180 g | 263 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 180 g | 263 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 250 g | 365 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 300 g | 438 kcal |
Calculated from 146 calories per 100 g.
Boil and drain the pasta, then stir plain yogurt and ketchup together separately and mix them into the pasta. Add the ketchup gradually and taste as you go, since its sweetness and tang can easily overpower the yogurt.
Let the pasta cool briefly before adding yogurt. Very hot pasta can make the yogurt split or turn watery; mixing the yogurt until smooth first and folding it in off the heat helps keep the sauce creamy.
Plain, unsweetened yogurt works best in pasta with yogurt and ketchup. Greek-style yogurt makes a thicker coating, while regular yogurt gives a looser sauce. Avoid flavored yogurt, which can make the ketchup combination unexpectedly sweet.
Pasta with yogurt and ketchup is a simple home-style combination rather than a well-known traditional Turkish dish with one standard recipe. People adjust the yogurt and ketchup to taste, and some add garlic or spices.
Yes, pasta with yogurt and ketchup can be eaten cold, much like a quick pasta salad. Chill the cooked pasta before mixing in the yogurt, and stir in a little extra yogurt before serving if the pasta has absorbed the sauce.
The yogurt in pasta with yogurt and ketchup usually splits when it meets very hot pasta or is heated again. Take the pasta off the heat, let it cool briefly, and stir in the yogurt at the end rather than boiling the finished dish.
You can add garlic, black pepper, chili flakes, or dried mint to pasta with yogurt and ketchup. Garlic stirred into the yogurt gives it a savory edge; add spices gradually so they do not overwhelm the ketchup's sweet-tangy flavor.
Short shapes such as fusilli, penne, or macaroni work well for pasta with yogurt and ketchup because the sauce clings to their surfaces. Spaghetti also works, but the yogurt-ketchup mixture may be harder to coat evenly.
Store leftover pasta with yogurt and ketchup in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within two days. Do not leave the yogurt-based dish at room temperature for long; reheating can change the sauce's texture, so warm only the portion you plan to eat.
A crisp green salad or simply cooked vegetables make a good side for pasta with yogurt and ketchup. Their fresh, mild flavors balance the tangy sauce without adding another rich or strongly seasoned component.
Vitamins
Biotin
3.96µg · 13% DV
B2
0.15mg · 12% DV
B3
1.76mg · 11% DV
B12
0.26µg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
26µg · 47% DV
Phosphorus
150mg · 21% DV
Manganese
0.48mg · 21% DV
Sodium
396mg · 17% DV
Potassium ⭐
264mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 321 calories in 1 cup (medium) (220 g):
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Pasta with yogurt and ketchup is a simple dish of cooked pasta combined with yogurt and ketchup. It is best understood as casual home cooking rather than a formal regional classic, and the proportions vary from one kitchen to another. In Turkey, it makes an easy lunch or quick meal; elsewhere, it can be an inexpensive, no-fuss way to dress up a bowl of pasta.
The pasta is usually served warm, with cool yogurt adding a creamy, tangy contrast and ketchup bringing sweetness and a familiar tomato flavour. It can be mixed together or topped just before eating. The dish is led by carbohydrates, while the yogurt contributes some protein and calcium. For a less sweet-tasting version, use ketchup sparingly and add more plain yogurt.
Low
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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
2.42g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.65g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.75g
Omega 6:3 ratio 17.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (17.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.