Pasta (White)

Cooked · Pasta

26/100C tier

Calories131

Protein5g

Fiber1.8g

Sodium6mg

Sugar—g

Graded C — 26 out of 100, #15 of 18 carbohydrates. Clean label carries the score (69/100); whole food drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Energy delivery, plain and simple. The sauce is doing the nutritional work.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g

Calories131

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.9g1%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 6mg0%

Dietary Fiber 1.8g6%

Protein 5g10%

Folate 18mcg4%

Iron 0.5mg3%

* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 26

Clean label ×2069

Protein ×1538

Fiber ×3017

Micronutrients ×254

Whole food ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#15 of 18 in Carbohydrates. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

More pasta

S50

Pasta (Whole Wheat)

#2 of 18 carbohydrates

Questions people ask

Is Pasta (White) healthy?

It grades C — 26 out of 100, #15 of 18 carbohydrates in our system. Energy delivery, plain and simple. The sauce is doing the nutritional work.

How many calories are in Pasta (White)?

131 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Pasta (White) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.