Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 49 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 15 |
| Insulin Index | 40 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining semolina, dry Affects Your Health
Testosterone 22% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 25% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 16% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 126% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Testosterone Low
zinc + magnesium. Zinc for 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.
Hypothyroid
selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Iron 19% DV
19% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 25% DV
25% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 1515.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% DV |
| Total Fat | 2.7 g | 3% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 73.1 g | 27% DV |
| Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% DV |
| Sugar | 2.6 g | 5% DV |
| Sodium | 11.0 mg | — |
| Calcium | 27.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 19% DV |
| Magnesium | 104.0 mg | 25% DV |
| Phosphorus | 287.0 mg | 23% DV |
| Potassium | 366.0 mg | 8% DV |
| Zinc | 2.4 mg | 22% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 16% DV |
| Folate | 59.0 µg | 15% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% DV |
| Selenium | 69.4 µg | 126% DV |
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