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What Is Pasta Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 6 April 2026

Pasta is a protein-rich food. Discover the nutritional benefits and how pasta can support your health goals.

Pasta provides 168 calories, 6.2g protein, 32.7g carbohydrates, and 1g fat per cup rotini (107g). It can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Pasta

  • Very low in sugar
  • Contains folate, important for cell growth and development
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral

Pasta Is Best For

Blood sugar management

Things to Consider

  • Higher in carbs — consider portion size for low-carb diets

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per cup rotini (107g)

168

cal

32.7g

carbs

6.2g

protein

1g

fat

1.9g

fiber

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