Cooked Pasta
Low GI
GL 15.8 per cup (105 g) · GL 15 per 100 g
- Low fat content
- Moderate glycemic load
Cooked Pasta has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One cup (105 g) adds a glycemic load of 15.8.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169737 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Cooked Pasta
- GI 45 · GL 9 per 100 g wholetomato sauce
Whole grain pasta with homemade no-added-sugar tomato sauce - GI 45 · GL 12 per 100 g wholeboiled
Boiled whole grain pasta - Pasta with fish raguGI 55 · GL 12 per 100 g fish ragu
- Pasta tricolore (cooked)GI 50 · GL 13 per 100 g tricolore
- GI 50 · GL 15 per 100 g bow tie
Bow-tie pasta - GI 50 · GL 15 per 100 g cooked
Cooked pasta - White pastaGI 50 · GL 15 per 100 g white
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, shells | 105 g | 15.8 |
| 1 cup, penne | 107 g | 16.1 |
| 1 cup, rotini | 107 g | 16.1 |
| 1 cup, farfalle | 107 g | 16.1 |
| 1 cup, lasagne | 116 g | 17.4 |
| 1 cup, elbows not packed | 120 g | 18 |
| 1 cup, spaghetti not packed | 124 g | 18.6 |
| 1 cup, elbows packed | 132 g | 19.8 |
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| 1 cup, spaghetti packed | 151 g | 22.7 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 158 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.6 g |
| Natural | 0.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Soluble | 0.36 g |
| Insoluble | 1.44 g |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.7 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low fat content
- Minimal processing level
- No added sugars
- Moderate glycemic load
- Low fiber content
- Refined grain base
Allergens
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cooked Pasta?
Cooked Pasta has a glycemic index of 50 (Low). One cup (105 g) has a glycemic load of 15.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 15.
Is Cooked Pasta good for people with insulin resistance?
Cooked Pasta has a low glycemic index (50), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cooked Pasta has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Cooked Pasta in this database, Whole grain pasta with homemade no-added-sugar tomato sauce has the lowest glycemic load (9 per 100 g).
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