Pasta, dry, unenriched
FDC 168927cup spaghetti (91 g)
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Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Density 46 · -18 vs Grains & pasta medianOn 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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Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 371 kcal | 19% |
| Total fat | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 75 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Sugars | 2.7 g | |
| Protein | 13 g | 26% |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 53 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 1% |
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 338 kcal | 17% |
| Total fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.25 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5.5 mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 68 g | 25% |
| Dietary fiber | 2.9 g | 10% |
| Sugars | 2.4 g | |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% |
| Potassium | 203 mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 48 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain
FDC 168927Original 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.
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
Versus the grains & pasta median
Original analysis by NutriVerdict
More nutrient-dense swaps
Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.
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