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What Is Cooked Pasta Good For?

FoodData CentralUpdated 6 April 2026

Cooked Pasta is a grain-based food. Discover the nutritional benefits and how cooked pasta can support your health goals.

Cooked Pasta provides 183.3 calories, 6.7g protein, 35.8g carbohydrates, and 1.1g fat per cup lasagne (116g). It can be part of a balanced diet as part of a varied nutritional plan.

Key Benefits of Cooked Pasta

  • Very low in sugar
  • Contains folate, important for cell growth and development
  • Source of selenium, an important antioxidant mineral

Cooked Pasta Is Best For

Blood sugar management

Things to Consider

  • Higher in carbs — consider portion size for low-carb diets

Complete Nutritional Profile

Per cup lasagne (116g)

183.3

cal

35.8g

carbs

6.7g

protein

1.1g

fat

2.1g

fiber

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