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Small portion of cooked spaghetti
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Selected: 100 g
158
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
30.9g
· 80%
Protein
5.8g
· 15%
Fat
0.9g
· 5%
Fiber
1.8g
Vitamins
B1
0.07mg · 6% DV
B3
0.6mg · 4% DV
B5
0.2mg · 4% DV
Biotin
1µg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
13µg · 24% DV
Zinc
1mg · 9% DV
Phosphorus
44mg · 6% DV
Magnesium
18mg · 4% 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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.2g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.1g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 18:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (18:1).
Boiling changes texture more than it changes the main nutrients, so the protein and carbs are still there after cooking. Overcooking can soften it too much, and a small amount of some water-soluble vitamins may leach into the cooking water.
It usually becomes mushy when it cooks too long or sits in water after draining. Use plenty of boiling water, check it early, and combine it with sauce soon after draining.
Cooked pasta usually keeps for about 3 to 4 days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If it is mixed with sauce, shelf life can depend on the other ingredients, so check smell and texture before eating.
Yes, cooked small spaghetti can be frozen in portions. The texture may soften slightly after thawing, so it is usually best reheated with a sauce rather than eaten plain.
It can work at either time because it provides carbohydrates. Before training, a simple portion is often easier to digest; after training, pairing it with a protein source can make the meal more balanced.
No single food causes weight gain just because of the time you eat it. Overall intake, portion size, and rich add-ons like creamy sauces matter more.
Pair it with vegetables and a protein source such as beans, lentils, cheese, yogurt, eggs, fish, or chicken. That makes the meal more filling and nutritionally balanced than pasta on its own.
Neither is automatically better in every situation. The better choice depends on portion size, how it is prepared, and what you eat with it.
Usually no. Rinsing removes surface starch that helps sauce cling to the pasta, although a quick rinse can make sense if you are using it for a cold pasta salad.
People with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid it because it contains gluten. Those trying to limit refined grains may also want to watch portion size and pair it with higher-fiber foods.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.