Macaroni
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 350 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 350 kcal in each 100g:
About Macaroni
A tubular hard-wheat pasta whose volume and weight rise when cooked.
Health Benefits of Macaroni
High-protein, high-fiber durum
100g of macaroni has 12.5g protein and 3.2g fiber, like pasta from the same durum wheat. Its hollow tubes soak up sauces, so it pairs well with thick soups, cheese or meat sauces - a classic Western staple alongside pasta.
Balanced protein, carb and fiber
Cook macaroni 8-10 minutes to 'al dente' for the best texture and mildest glycemic response. Cooked weight rises 1.5-2x; an 80-100g dry serving (~280-350 kcal) with vegetables and tomato sauce is balanced.
Creative fusion uses
Macaroni goes beyond Western food - it is now used in Chinese fast food like macaroni-fried minced meat or spicy-sour soup. Its tubular, soak-it-up shape lends itself to Chinese-Western fusion cooking.