Is Pasta (cooked) good for your health condition?
Cooked pasta is a starchy staple that is slower to digest than white bread. It is usually eaten with sauces that change its overall nutrition.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 158 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 44 mg |
| Purines | not listed in the USDA purine table |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Watch the portion |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Low in saturated fat and cholesterol |
| High uric acid or gout | Not listed in the USDA purine table |
| Weight loss goal | Moderate calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat pasta (cooked)?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: watch the portion. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is pasta (cooked) OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: not listed in the USDA purine table. General guide: Not listed in the USDA purine table. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is pasta (cooked) good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 1 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.