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Carbohydrate-dense dry pasta with tomato paste
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Raw pasta with tomato paste (85 g) has 309 calories. That works out to 364 calories per 100 g. It contains 62.1 g of carbs, 10.5 g of protein, 1.8 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 32.3 µg of Selenium covers 59% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 85 g
309
KCAL / 85G
Carbs
62.1g
· 23% DV
Protein
10.5g
· 21% DV
Fat
1.8g
· 2% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 81% · Protein 14% · Fat 5%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 309 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.34 g | 2% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 62.1 g | 23% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 10.5 g | 21% |
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) | 85 g | 309 kcal |
| 1 ounce (small) | 28 g | 102 kcal |
| ½ cup (small) | 42 g | 153 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 364 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 364 kcal |
| 1.5 cup (large) | 128 g | 466 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 546 kcal |
| 2 cup (extra large) | 170 g | 619 kcal |
Calculated from 364 calories per 100 g.
You can, but dry pasta is not intended to be eaten uncooked. Its hard texture can be difficult to chew and may upset digestion; tomato paste does not make it safe or tender. Cook the pasta first for the usual, safer version.
No. Tomato paste is too thick and contains too little free water to soften dry pasta the way boiling water does. Coating uncooked pasta in paste adds flavor to the surface but leaves the pieces hard.
Yes, but it is easier to cook the pasta in water first and add the tomato paste afterward. Paste can stick to the pot or scorch before the pasta has absorbed enough water to become tender.
Not dramatically or dangerously. Pasta can absorb liquid, but the claim that a serving swells massively inside your stomach is a myth. Uncooked pasta is still hard to chew and can cause digestive discomfort.
For the usual cooked dish, boil the pasta until tender, then stir in tomato paste loosened with a little cooking water or oil. Season it to taste. Simply coating dry pasta with paste does not cook it.
Soaking can hydrate pasta somewhat, but tomato paste alone will not soften it evenly or reliably. For a tender result, cook the pasta in water; soaking is not a substitute for the normal cooking method.
No, it is not a standard traditional Italian pasta dish. Pasta with tomato sauce is generally cooked before serving; combining dry pasta and tomato paste leaves the pasta hard rather than creating the familiar dish.
It is better not to serve it uncooked to children. Hard pasta can be difficult to chew and may pose a choking risk, especially for young children. Cook it until soft and serve an age-appropriate texture.
Once tomato paste is mixed into dry pasta, treat the mixture as moist food rather than shelf-stable dry pasta. Keep it covered in the refrigerator and cook it promptly; do not leave it sitting at room temperature.
It can. Uncooked pasta is hard and less comfortable to chew and digest than cooked pasta, so eating a lot may cause discomfort. Cooking it until tender is the practical way to avoid that problem.
Vitamins
B3
2.64mg · 17% DV
B1
0.14mg · 12% DV
Biotin
2.55µg · 9% DV
B5
0.38mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Selenium
32µg · 58% DV
Manganese
0.55mg · 24% DV
Phosphorus
140mg · 20% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
Sodium
15mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Raw pasta with tomato paste combines dry pasta and concentrated tomato paste without cooking the pasta first. It is quite different from cooked pasta tossed with tomato paste, and is better understood as an informal, unusual snack than as a well-established regional dish. The pasta stays hard and crunchy, while the paste adds a concentrated, savoury, slightly tangy flavour. In Turkey, it is not a standard breakfast or tea-time food, but can be eaten in small bites as a casual nibble. Its nutritional profile is largely carbohydrate-based: 100 g provides 73.1 g of carbohydrate. Use a modest amount of paste if you want the crunch to come through; for a softer, more filling everyday meal, cook the pasta first.
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.
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
✓ 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
0.34g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.26g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.72g
Omega 6:3 ratio 23.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (23.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.