Grains & pasta

Pasta, dry, unenriched

FDC 168927cup spaghetti (91 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 46 · -18 vs Grains & pasta median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Pasta, dry, unenriched is middling for nutrient density at 46 of 100. Within grains & pasta it ranks 54 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (26% DV), a good source of magnesium (13% DV), a good source of dietary fiber (11% DV). Most of its 371 calories per 100 grams come from carbohydrate.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 13 g · 14%Carb 74.7 g · 82%Fat 1.5 g · 4%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories371 kcal19%
Total fat1.5 g2%
Saturated fat0.28 g1%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium6 mg0%
Carbohydrate75 g27%
Dietary fiber3.2 g11%
Sugars2.7 g
Protein13 g26%
Potassium223 mg5%
Calcium21 mg2%
Iron1.3 mg7%
Magnesium53 mg13%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin E0.11 mg1%

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FDC 168927

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein26% DV
Magnesium13% DV
Dietary fiber11% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the grains & pasta median

Nutrient density46 vs 64 median
Protein / 100 g13 vs 11 median
Fiber / 100 g3.2 vs 6.7 median
Sodium / 100 g6 vs 5 median

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More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Couscous, cookedDensity 47 vs 46Semolina, unenrichedDensity 48 vs 46Couscous, dryDensity 48 vs 46

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