Pasta

Pasta

Pasta was being made by Italians as early as 400 B.C., although legend tells us Marco Polo discovered noodles during his travels to China.

The word pasta actually means "paste" in Italian, and most pasta connoisseurs will tell you it's best prepared al dente - which literally means "to the tooth".

While pasta is typically associated with Italy, it is an international favorite. Germans enjoy spaetzle, Poles have their pierogi and across the Orient there are numerous varieties of noodles, made typically with rice or soy rather than wheat flour.

No matter what type of pasta you choose to enjoy, be sure to select "whole grain" varieties. Try gluten-free pastas made from quinoa and brown rice as well as new high protein pasta varieties made from legume flours and flax.

Glycemic Index=40, 52, 37, 92
Glycemic Load=18, 23, 16, 35

Fettucine (40/18), linguine (52/23), spaghetti (37/16), brown rice pasta (92/35)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of: Folate, Thiamin
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Shellfish, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes

Selecting and Storing

Choose fresh pasta in the refrigerator case of your grocery. Store fresh pasta tightly wrapped in plastic wrap. It will keep for one week in the refrigerator or one month in the freezer. Dry pasta should be stored in a cool, dry place away from direct light.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 3-ounce(s) PASTA,FRESH-REFRIGERATED,PLN,CKD

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 10.61

Calories: 110

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.88 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.13 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.1 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.36 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	31 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	27.7 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	20.9 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0 g	*
Protein	4.3 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	16.8 IU	0%
Vitamin C	0mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.03 mg	2%
Vitamin B12	0.12 mcg	2%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	53.8 mcg	13%
Niacin	0.83 mg	4%
Riboflavin	0.13 mg	8%
Thiamin	0.18 mg	12%
MINERALS
Calcium	5 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.96 mg	5%
Magnesium	15.1 mg	4%
Manganese	0.19 mg	10%
Phosphorous	52.9 mg	5%
Potassium	20.2 mg	1%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	5 mg	0%
Zinc	0.47 mg	3%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).