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Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked

Grains Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 57 AFCD 25 SR Legacy

Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked is a grain at 153 calories per 100g. It is a good source of Folate, providing 30% of the Daily Value per 100g. This grain is virtually fat-free. Grains are a primary source of carbohydrates, B vitamins, and minerals. Whole grains retain the bran and germ, providing substantially more fiber and micronutrients than refined grains. Our database tracks 82 nutrients for this food, plus glycemic index, insulin index, environmental footprint data.

153
Calories
kcal
3.1
Protein
g
0.70
Fat
g
32.4
Carbs
g
1.2
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Folate
120 µg
30% DV
💪
Carbohydrate
32.4 g
25% DV
☀️
Vitamin B12
0.30 µg
12% DV

Data for 82 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water AFCD62.2g
2%
Calories AFCD153kcal
Energy (kJ) SR527kj
Protein AFCD3.1g
6%
Total Fat AFCD0.70g
Carbohydrate AFCD32.4g
25%
Fiber AFCD1.2g
3%
Total Sugars AFCD0g
Starch AFCD32.4g
Ash AFCD0.30g
Minerals 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD15.0mg
2%
Iron AFCD0.85mg
11%
Magnesium AFCD13.0mg
3%
Phosphorus AFCD40.0mg
6%
Potassium AFCD39.0mg
1%
Sodium AFCD1.0mg
0%
Zinc AFCD0.28mg
2%
Copper AFCD0.04mg
5%
Manganese AFCD0.21mg
9%
Selenium AFCD0µg
Vitamins 23
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD0µg
Vitamin A (IU) SR3.0IU
Retinol AFCD0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD0µg
Alpha-Carotene AFCD0µg
Vitamin C AFCD0mg
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD0IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD0µg
Vitamin E AFCD0mg
Beta-Tocopherol AFCD0mg
Gamma-Tocopherol AFCD0mg
Delta-Tocopherol AFCD0mg
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0mg
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0mg
Niacin (B3) AFCD0mg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) AFCD0mg
Vitamin B6 AFCD0mg
Folate AFCD120µg
30%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD120µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD120µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD0.30µg
12%
Fatty Acids 9
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD0.27g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD0.08g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD0.19g
Trans Fat AFCD0.01g
Cholesterol AFCD0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0g
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) AFCD0.01g
Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD0.18g
Lauric Acid (12:0) AFCD0.08g
Myristic Acid (14:0) AFCD0g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0.09g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0.01g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD0.19g
1%
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.01g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.03g
Threonine SR0.10g
Isoleucine SR0.09g
Leucine SR0.32g
Lysine SR0.07g
Methionine SR0.06g
Cystine SR0.05g
Phenylalanine SR0.13g
Tyrosine SR0.11g
Valine SR0.13g
Arginine SR0.13g
Histidine SR0.08g
Alanine SR0.20g
Aspartic Acid SR0.18g
Glutamic Acid SR0.49g
Glycine SR0.11g
Proline SR0.23g
Serine SR0.12g
Other 2
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine AFCD0mg
Alcohol AFCD0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

12
NRF9.3 Score
Moderate · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin B12 + Folate●●

Vitamin B12 and folate are metabolically interdependent. B12 is needed to convert methyltetrahydrofolate back to tetrahydrofolate, enabling folate to participate in DNA synthesis.

Green et al., Nat Rev Dis Primers, 2017

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Manganese vs Iron●●

Manganese and iron share the DMT1 transporter and compete for absorption. High iron status reduces manganese absorption and vice versa.

Erikson et al., Pharmacol Ther, 2007

Folate vs Vitamin B12●●

High folate intake can mask vitamin B12 deficiency by correcting the megaloblastic anaemia while allowing neurological damage to progress undetected.

Mills et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 2003

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

53
Amino Acid Score
Moderate
Lysine
Limiting Amino Acid
18
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Lysine. Pair with legumes, dairy, and soy for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.038.4
Threonine0.1031.9
Isoleucine0.0930.3
Leucine0.32103.9
Lysine0.0723.9
Methionine0.0617.7
Cystine0.0515.2
Phenylalanine0.1341.6
Tyrosine0.1134.5
Valine0.1342.9
Arginine0.1342.3
Histidine0.0825.8
Alanine0.2063.5
Aspartic Acid0.1859.0
Glutamic Acid0.49159.0
Glycine0.1134.8
Proline0.2373.9
Serine0.1240.3

Fatty Acid Profile

Breakdown of fat types per 100g. A healthy fat profile favours unsaturated fats (mono + poly) and a balanced omega-3 to omega-6 ratio.

0.27g
Saturated
0.08g
Monounsaturated
0.19g
Polyunsaturated
Omega Fatty Acids
Linoleic acid (18:2 n-6)0.19 g

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Other Vegetables” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Folate loses up to 31% when boiled (drained). Boiled (water used) retains 85%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Glycemic & Insulin Response

The Glycemic Index (GI) measures how quickly a food raises blood sugar on a 0–100 scale. The Insulin Index (II) measures the insulin response directly, which can differ from GI — notably, dairy and high-protein foods often trigger a higher insulin response than their GI suggests. White bread = 100 for both scales.

49
Glycemic Index
Low GI
24
Glycemic Load
High GL (per 180g)
GI Scale 49
0 Low <55 Med High ≥70 100

GI data matched from: “Spaghetti, white, boiled” · ●●● high confidence

43
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 43
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
GI Model ●● Estimated via GI-based regression (R²=0.78)

Source: International Tables of Glycemic Index (Sydney University, 2021) · Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Rice” category.

4.5
kg CO₂e / kg
Moderate Impact
2.8
m² land / kg
Land Use
2,248
L water / kg
Water Use
17.5
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions4.5 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use2.8 m² / kg
Water Use2,248 L / kg
Eutrophication35.1 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification17.5 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Cereals

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Cereals” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
Egypt
1962
2.
Bhutan
1927
3.
Serbia
1888
4.
Morocco
1876
5.
Mali
1862
6.
Ethiopia
1829
7.
Philippines
1774
8.
Bangladesh
1756
9.
Myanmar
1738
10.
Nepal
1679

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+8%
1961: 1030 kcal2023: 1108 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked?

Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked contains 153 kcal per 100 grams, making it a moderate-calorie food. The energy comes from 3.1g of protein (8% of calories), 0.70g of fat (4%), and 32.4g of carbohydrates (85%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked is Folate, providing 120 µg per 100g (30% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Carbohydrate (25% DV). Our database tracks 82 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked high in protein?

Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked contains 3.1g of protein per 100 grams. While not a high-protein food, it can contribute to daily protein needs as part of a varied diet.

How much fiber is in Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked?

Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked contains 1.2g of fiber per 100 grams, which is a small amount. To increase fiber intake, consider pairing with high-fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, or vegetables.

What is the glycemic index of Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked?

Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked has a glycemic index of 49, which is classified as low (≤55). Low-GI foods cause a slower, more gradual rise in blood sugar levels, which may be beneficial for blood sugar management. The glycemic load, which accounts for typical serving size, provides additional context for real-world blood sugar impact.

What is the insulin index of Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked?

Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked has a moderate insulin response (II: 43) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.