Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 49 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 15 |
| Insulin Index | 40 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Pasta with tomato sauce, no meat Affects Your Health
Testosterone 3% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 3% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 3% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 15% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Anemia
iron + folate. Iron-deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency. Vitamin C increases non-heme iron absorpt.
Hypothyroid
selenium + iron. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Iron 5% DV
5% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 3% DV
3% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 297.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% DV |
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 5% DV |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% DV |
| Sugar | 4.0 g | 8% DV |
| Cholesterol | 6.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Sodium | 381.0 mg | 17% DV |
| Calcium | 13.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% DV |
| Magnesium | 14.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Phosphorus | 39.0 mg | 3% DV |
| Potassium | 192.0 mg | 4% DV |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 3% DV |
| Folate | 72.0 µg | 18% DV |
| Vitamin A | 36.0 µg | 4% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.6 mg | 4% DV |
| Selenium | 8.0 µg | 15% DV |
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