Prepared and Processed / Instant Foods
Pasta, macaroni
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 353kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 14.3 g/ 71g (20%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 73.5 g/ 348g (21%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0.35 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.05%) |
Vit B1 | 0.56 mg/ 1mg (46%) high |
Vit B2 | 0.25 mg/ 1mg (19%) source |
Vit B3 | 4.4 mg NE/ 16mg NE (27%) source |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 30 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 113 mg/ 700mg (16%) source |
Iron | 3.1 mg/ 12mg (25%) source |
Sodium | 2 mg/ 1500mg (0.13%) free |
Allergen Info
Gluten
Wheat
What is this food?
Pasta, specifically macaroni (cooked). It’s mainly a carbohydrate food that gives energy, and it also has some fiber.
Why it matters to health
Macaroni provides steady energy for your daily activities, especially if you eat it as part of your 3 full meals and 1–2 snacks. It has dietary fiber (3.1 g per 100 g), which can help with digestion and fullness. It also has low fat (0.2 g) and low saturated fat (0.04 g), so the main things to watch are what you pair it with—like creamy sauces, processed toppings, and salty add-ons. Sodium listed is 2 mg per 100 g, but in real meals, sodium often increases when you use seasoning mixes, cheese, or canned sauces.
Healthier tips
- Balance your plate: pair macaroni with lean protein (chicken, tuna, eggs, tofu) and non-starchy vegetables (broccoli, carrots, pechay, bell peppers).
- Watch the sauce: choose tomato-based or lightly seasoned sauces instead of very creamy, buttery, or processed ones.
- Add more fiber: mix in extra veggies or use whole-wheat pasta if available.
- Portion guide: keep macaroni as your main carb for the meal, then fill the rest of the plate with protein and vegetables.
- Limit salty toppings: go easy on processed meats and heavy cheese to keep sodium in check.
Common Filipino dishes
Macaroni salad, Baked macaroni, Spaghetti, Pancit canton, Lasagna
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