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Carbohydrate-rich energy source
CALORIES · 100 G
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Raw rigatoni pasta (56 g) has 208 calories. That works out to 371 calories per 100 g. It contains 41.8 g of carbs, 7.3 g of protein, 0.8 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.4 mg of B1 covers 33% of the Daily Value. Under the NOVA system it is classified as "Processed".
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 56 g
208
KCAL / 56G
Carbs
41.8g
· 15% DV
Protein
7.3g
· 15% DV
Fat
0.8g
· 1% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% 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%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.8 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.16 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.36 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 7.3 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 serving (medium) | 56 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 ounce (extra small) | 28 g | 104 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 40 g | 148 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 85 g | 315 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 100 g | 371 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 113 g | 419 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 150 g | 557 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 500 g | 1855 kcal |
Calculated from 371 calories per 100 g.
Boil uncooked rigatoni pasta in plenty of salted water, stirring occasionally so the tubes do not stick together. Taste a piece before draining, and reserve some cooking water if you want to loosen the sauce.
Uncooked rigatoni pasta usually takes around 10–14 minutes, depending on the brand and how firm you like it. Start tasting it before the end of the suggested cooking time to avoid overcooking.
Rigatoni pasta has a wider, straight-cut tube with ridges, while penne has diagonally cut ends and is usually narrower. Rigatoni’s broad opening holds chunky sauces particularly well.
Thick tomato, meat ragù, and chunky vegetable sauces pair especially well with uncooked rigatoni pasta. Its ridges and hollow center catch substantial sauce better than thin, watery sauces do.
Yes, uncooked rigatoni pasta works well in baked pasta dishes. Boil it until just firm first, then combine it with sauce and cheese; it will soften further as it bakes.
Rigatoni pasta has ridges to help sauce cling to its surface, while its wide hollow center can hold sauce and small ingredients. That shape makes it a good match for hearty, chunky dishes.
No, usually you should not rinse rigatoni pasta after boiling. The starch left on its surface helps sauce coat it; rinsing is useful mainly when you are making a cold pasta salad.
You can physically eat uncooked rigatoni pasta, but it is very hard and not intended to be eaten dry. Boiling softens it and makes it much easier to chew and enjoy.
Keep uncooked rigatoni pasta in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard after opening. Protect it from moisture, which can damage the pasta and encourage spoilage.
Yes, rigatoni pasta can work in pasta salad, especially with chunky vegetables or a thick dressing that can sit in its tubes. Cook it until just tender, then cool it promptly before mixing.
Vitamins
B1
0.39mg · 33% DV
Folate
102.48µg · 26% DV
B3
3.19mg · 20% DV
B2
0.22mg · 17% DV
Minerals
Selenium
15µg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.5mg · 22% DV
Copper
0.17mg · 19% DV
Phosphorus
106mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
125mg · 4% DV
Sodium
3.36mg · 0% DV
To burn the 208 calories in 1 serving (medium) (56 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.
Raw rigatoni pasta is the dry, uncooked form of an Italian pasta: broad, ridged tubes commonly made from durum wheat semolina and water. Its grooves and hollow centre help hold onto hearty sauces once the pasta is cooked.
Boil it in salted water until just tender, then serve with tomato, meat or vegetable sauces, or toss it into a pasta salad. It is not meant to be eaten straight from the packet. Like most dried pasta, it is mainly a source of carbohydrates; per 100 g it provides 74.7 g. Pair a moderate portion with vegetables and a protein-rich sauce for a more balanced meal.
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
0.16g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.11g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.33g
Omega 6:3 ratio 15.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (15.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.