Linguine Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Linguine is a refined grain product that serves as a primary source of energy, though institutional guidance recommends prioritizing whole-grain pasta varieties to increase intake of dietary fiber (nondigestible carbohydrates that support digestive health) .
As a staple of many healthy dietary patterns, pasta consumption is associated with higher intakes of several nutrients that are often under-consumed in standard diets .
Because linguine is typically made from durum wheat, it contains a specific profile of amino acids including high levels of glutamic acid and proline, which are essential for the structure of the gluten protein network that gives pasta its characteristic texture.
One large observational study found that adults who include pasta in their diet tend to have better overall diet quality and lower body weight compared to those who do not, though these results are often linked to the broader dietary patterns in which pasta is consumed .

Interesting fact

The name linguine translates literally from Italian as 'little tongues,' referring to the pasta's unique elliptical cross-section which is designed to hold delicate seafood sauces better than circular spaghetti.

Standout nutrients

GREAT

SOURCE

Molybdenum

ACE

SOURCE

Magnesium

ACE

SOURCE

Copper

ACE

SOURCE

Manganese

359

kcal per 100g

Protein11.8g

Fat1.70g

Carbs72.9g

Fiber3.45g

Sugar1.05g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.73g

Monounsat0.18g

Saturated0.24g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianDairy FreeLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Wheat-based pasta has a relatively low carbon footprint compared to animal-based proteins.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Keep Dry

1–2 years

Store in a cool, dark place in original packaging or an airtight container.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 3 validated sources

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Phenol-Explorer

1 contributing source food

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Pasta Consumption Is Linked to Greater Nutrient Intakes and ... - PMC

[10]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

The Influence of Health Messages in Nudging Consumption ... - PMC

[11]pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Processed Foods and Health - The Nutrition Source

[12]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

45.0

Version

Similar flavours

Explore flavour space →