Macaroni Nutrition Benefits and Facts

Nutritional summary

Macaroni has a lower glycaemic index (a measure of how quickly a food raises blood sugar) than many other refined carbohydrates, such as white bread .
The structure of pasta, regardless of shape or drying temperature, results in a slower digestive response compared to other wheat-based foods .
While macaroni is often categorized as a refined grain, meta-analyses of clinical trials indicate that including pasta within a low-glycaemic dietary pattern does not lead to weight gain or increased body fat .
Large-scale observational data suggests that pasta consumption is associated with higher intakes of several key nutrients and better overall diet quality in both children and adults .

Interesting fact

The term macaroni likely derives from the Greek word 'makaria', a barley broth served at funerals to honor the dead.

Standout nutrients

EPIC

SOURCE

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

SUPER

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Dietary fibre

SUPER

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Iron

SUPER

SOURCE

Phosphorus

354

kcal per 100g

Protein13.1g

Fat2.90g

Carbs59.6g

Fiber9.60g

Sugar3.90g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat1.29g

Monounsat0.30g

Saturated0.41g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VeganVegetarianPescatarianDairy FreeLow Fodmap

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Wheat production has a relatively low carbon footprint compared to animal proteins.

Confidencehigh

Storage

Keep Dry

1–2 years

Store in a cool, dark place.

Airtight Container

2+ years

Protects against moisture and pests.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

French Food Database

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Pasta Consumption Is Linked to Greater Nutrient Intakes and Improved Diet Quality in American Children and Adults, and Beneficial Weight-Related Outcomes Only in Adult Females - PMC

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

Effect of pasta in the context of low-glycaemic index dietary patterns on body weight and markers of adiposity: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials in adults - PMC

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

Coverage

Nutrients

FoodCompass

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