Pasta, cooked

grains

USDA name: Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt

GI: 49 (Low)
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660 cal
P:6gC:31gF:1g
1.8g fiber
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 100g

Calories660

Total Fat0.9g

Saturated Fat0.0g

Total Carbs30.9g

Fiber1.8g

Sugars0.6g

Protein5.8g

Macro Breakdown

Protein5.8g (15%)
Carbs30.9g (80%)
Fat0.9g (5%)

Glycemic Impact

Glycemic Index49 (Low)
Glycemic Load15
Insulin Index40

Health Scores (0-10)

10.0
Metabolic
5.7
Inflammation
10.0
Hormonal
6.0
Gut Health
5.1
Skin Health
5.0
Brain Health
7.3
Bone Health
6.8
Sleep
6.3
Exercise
5.6
Longevity
10.0
Detox
10.0
Immunity
6.0
Pral
2.4
Satiety
0.0
Nutrient Density
5.0
Bioavailability
10.0
Electrolyte
5.1
Methylation

๐Ÿงฌ How Pasta, cooked Affects Your Health

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Testosterone 5% DV

Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5ฮฑ-reductase and inhibits aromatase.

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Cortisol & Stress 4% DV

Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.

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Cortisol 3% DV

Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA โ€” calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.

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Thyroid 48% DV

Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.

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Hypothyroid

selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4โ†’T3 conversion.

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Testosterone Low

zinc + selenium. Zinc for 5ฮฑ-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.

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Iron 3% DV

3% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.

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Magnesium 4% DV

4% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.

Complete Nutrient Profile

NutrientAmount / 100g% Daily Value
Energy Kcal660.0 kJโ€”
Protein5.8 g12% DV
Total Fat0.9 g1% DV
Carbohydrate30.9 g11% DV
Fiber1.8 g6% DV
Sugar0.6 g1% DV
Sodium1.0 mgโ€”
Calcium7.0 mg1% DV
Iron0.5 mg3% DV
Magnesium18.0 mg4% DV
Phosphorus58.0 mg5% DV
Potassium44.0 mg1% DV
Zinc0.5 mg5% DV
Vitamin B60.0 mg3% DV
Folate7.0 ยตg2% DV
Vitamin E0.1 mgโ€”
Vitamin K0.5 ยตgโ€”
Selenium26.4 ยตg48% DV

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๐Ÿ”— Related Guides: ๐Ÿงฌ Testosterone ๐Ÿงฌ Thyroid (T3/T4) ๐Ÿค’ Muscle Cramps

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt affect hormones?
Yes โ€” Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt is rich in selenium (48% DV), which Required for T4โ†’T3 conversion (deiodinase enzyme). Selenoproteins protect Leydig cells from oxidative damage.. selenium supports T3 (active thyroid) and Testosterone production.
Does Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt contain anti-nutrients?
Phytates (especially in whole grains โ€” bind zinc, iron, calcium). Lectins (wheat germ agglutinin โ€” reduced by cooking). Sourdough fermentation reduces phytates 70-90%. Soaking + cooking helps. Yeast fermentation (bread) partially breaks down phytates. Whole grains have more nutrients but also more phytates โ€” the net effect is still positive.