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Energy
338 kcal · 17% DV target
A tender and springy wheat-based pasta enriched with eggs, these noodles provide a dense source of energy and protein that serves as a versatile foundation for both soups and stir-fries.
Egg noodles differ from standard pasta by incorporating eggs into the dough, which contributes to their specific profile of lipids and proteins .612
Because they are a grain-based starch, egg noodles are primarily a source of carbohydrates and energy, fitting into various dietary patterns that emphasize grains alongside vegetables and lean proteins .10
While egg noodles contain dietary cholesterol from the egg component, large-scale cohort studies indicate that moderate egg consumption is not consistently linked to increased cardiovascular risk in healthy individuals .612
The overall health impact of egg noodles is largely determined by the broader dietary pattern they belong to, such as those that limit saturated fats and sodium while emphasizing variety .110
Petal shape shows the nine FoodCompass domains, including nutrient density, processing, satiety, fats, and phytochemicals.
338 kcal · 17% DV target
12.0 g · 24% DV target
72.6 g · 26% DV target
0.69 g · Top 21% of grains & starches
3.30 mg · 21% DV target
73.0 mg · 6% DV target
Seasonality has not been estimated for this ingredient yet.
Applies to dried egg noodles.
Applies to fresh or cooked noodles.
Wheat and egg production have relatively low carbon footprints compared to meat, though egg production is higher than plant-only pasta.
The world's oldest known noodles, discovered in a sealed bowl at the Lajia archaeological site in China, were approximately 4,000 years old and shared a similar long, thin form with modern egg noodles .