Which pasta is the healthiest? Which pasta to eat on your diet? |

In this article you will learn, among others:

• How much calories does wheat pasta have?

• What kind of gluten-free pasta?

• Is buckwheat noodles healthy?

• Is corn noodles high in calories?

• What is vegetable pasta made of?

How much calories does wheat pasta have?

The pasta that is most appreciated by gourmets is prepared exclusively with water and durum wheat (semolina). However, you can also find egg pastas, with a different proportion of eggs. These are more caloric. Undoubtedly, the tastiest one is prepared by yourself, but it is quite a time-consuming activity, especially if our favorite is penne or conchiglioni. There are so many pasta patterns that it’s hard to name them all. The most popular with us are:

• penne, or oblique tubes, perfect for sauces, soups, stews, casseroles, salads,
• farfalle, or bows, goes well with tomatoes, meat or cream sauces,
• spaghetti, or threads, tastes great with tomatoes or pesto,
• fusilli, i.e. springs, perfect for soups, sauces, meats, salads,
• tagliatelle, or ribbons, perfect for Bolognese sauce, carbonara,
• cannelloni, i.e. large pipes for stuffing and baking.

We wrote about the nutritional value and health impact of pasta in the article ‘Pasta, healthy carbohydrates’.

100 g semolina pasta: 363 kcal 10 g of protein 1,6 g of fat 78,5 g of carbohydrates

What kind of gluten-free pasta?

Rice noodles

It is an excellent choice for people who avoid gluten. It has a lower nutrient content than wheat pastahowever, its main strength is its lack of gluten. You can also find pasta made from brown rice. The content of vitamins, minerals and fiber is higher in it. Its taste is not very expressive, which is both a good and bad thing. It can be given any flavor with additives and spices. It works great in a salad with green cucumber and garlic, in soup, with seafood, chicken or with tomato sauce. It is mainly in the form of thin threads, but you can also find ribbons or tubes.

100 g of rice noodles: 346 kcal 6,6 g of protein 1 g of fat 78,4 g of carbohydrates

Is buckwheat noodles healthy?

Buckwheat is one of the most valuable plants in terms of nutrition. It is the source B vitamins, magnesium, copper, manganese, zinc. Most often we eat it in the form of groats, but it also works well in pasta. It is also an excellent alternative for those intolerant to gluten, as buckwheat does not contain it. The number of available shapes is not as large as traditional pasta, but you can meet several types. Traditional Japanese soba noodles are mainly made of buckwheat and wheat. It has the form of thin threads.

100 g soba noodles: 336 kcal 14 g of protein 1 g of fat 75 g of carbohydrates

Is corn noodles high in calories?

It is made from corn flour. This is another gluten-free product. To prepare it, all you need is cornmeal and water. It includes, among others B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, zinc. It is perfect for Mexican cuisine or in salads.

100 g of corn pasta: 345 kcal 5,5 g of protein 0,8 g of fat 79 g of carbohydrates

What is vegetable pasta made of?

Pasta is also made of spelled, quinoa, beans or soybeans. However, you can also prepare them with fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrot, pumpkin. The calorific value of such pasta is incomparably lower, and the nutritional value is high. They are full of beta carotene, vitamin C and potassium. This type of pasta is colorful and delicate, so it works best with light sauces or pesto. The easiest way with courgettes and carrots is to cut the ribbons with a vegetable peeler. In the case of a pumpkin, bake it in the oven, then remove the seed nest and use a fork to scrape the fibrous flesh. 

100 g spaghetti z dyni: 26 kcal 1 g of protein 0 g of fat 6 g of carbohydrates

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