Spaghetti has a low glycemic index of 49 (typical range 44 to 54). A serving of 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g) has a glycemic load of 18, which is medium. Per 100 g it provides 158 calories, 5.8 g protein, 30.9 g carbohydrate (1.8 g fiber, 0.6 g sugars) and 0.9 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 38.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.7 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 55 mg |
Other pasta & noodles with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Egg Noodles | 46 | 18 |
Spaghetti has a glycemic index of 49, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g) serving is 18, which is medium.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of spaghetti has a glycemic load of 18 (medium). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Spaghetti has 158 calories per 100 g, and about 196 calories in a 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g) serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt” (FDC 169737). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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