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Grains
Whole-Wheat Or Gluten-Free Pasta
Whole-wheat pasta is a grain-based pasta made from whole wheat flour, while gluten-free pasta is typically made from rice, corn, legumes, or other gluten-free grains and starches. Nutritional value varies by product, but both are commonly used as carbohydrate-rich staple foods.
Beneficial properties
complex carbohydrate source
provides energy
can be high in fiber
supports satiety
versatile staple food
Nutritional highlights
Whole-wheat pasta typically provides complex carbohydrates, fiber, B vitamins, iron, magnesium, and selenium, while gluten-free pasta often provides carbohydrates with nutrient levels varying by ingredients and fortification.
Conditions it helps with
Constipation
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Diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2)
Includes: Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetes (Type 2)
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Gluten Intolerance (Celiac)
Includes: Celiac Disease
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High Cholesterol
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IBS / Sensitive Gut
Includes: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Obesity
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Weight Gain & Obesity
Includes: Overweight / Weight Gain
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