Macro Breakdown
Glycemic Impact
| Glycemic Index | 49 (Low) |
| Glycemic Load | 15 |
| Insulin Index | 40 |
Health Scores (0-10)
🧬 How Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) Affects Your Health
Testosterone 12% DV
Zinc (undefined% DV) supports testosterone production. It's a cofactor for 5α-reductase and inhibits aromatase.
Cortisol & Stress 13% DV
Magnesium (undefined% DV) calms the nervous system. It blocks NMDA receptors and reduces stress-induced cortisol spikes.
Cortisol 5% DV
Vitamin B6 (undefined% DV) helps produce serotonin and GABA — calming neurotransmitters that counter cortisol.
Thyroid 66% DV
Selenium (undefined% DV) converts T4 to active T3. Essential for thyroid function.
Testosterone Low
zinc + magnesium. Zinc for 5α-reductase and aromatase inhibition. Mg reduces SHBG. D3 activates Leydig cells. Boron si.
Hypothyroid
selenium + zinc. Thyroid hormone synthesis requires iodine + tyrosine for T4 structure, selenium for T4→T3 conversion.
Iron 10% DV
10% DV. Supports red blood cells and oxygen transport. Low iron = fatigue, brain fog.
Magnesium 13% DV
13% DV. Calms nerves, relaxes muscles, supports sleep.
Complete Nutrient Profile
| Nutrient | Amount / 100g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Kcal | 625.0 kJ | — |
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% DV |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% DV |
| Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% DV |
| Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% DV |
| Sugar | 0.8 g | 2% DV |
| Sodium | 4.0 mg | — |
| Calcium | 13.0 mg | 1% DV |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 10% DV |
| Magnesium | 54.0 mg | 13% DV |
| Phosphorus | 127.0 mg | 10% DV |
| Potassium | 96.0 mg | 2% DV |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 12% DV |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% DV |
| Folate | 21.0 µg | 5% DV |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% DV |
| Selenium | 36.3 µg | 66% DV |
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