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White Pasta vs Whole Wheat Pasta
Per 100g, White Pasta has 30.7g carbs and Whole Wheat Pasta has 26.4g (GI 49 vs 42). Whole Wheat Pasta is the better-quality carb for steadier energy with 2.7g more fiber and a lower glycemic index.
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Whole Wheat Pasta is the better-quality carb
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per 100g| Metric | White Pasta | Whole Wheat Pasta |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 157.1 | 124.3 |
Total carbs — | 30.7g | 26.4g |
Net carbs — | 28.9g | 21.9g |
Fiber Higher wins | 1.8g | 4.5g |
Sugar Lower wins | 0.6g | 0.8g |
Protein Higher wins | 5.8g | 5.4g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 49 | 42 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 14.2 | 9.2 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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