Cutting Calories in Spaghetti & Italian Foods

Daily Diet Makeovers

Spaghetti noodles contain about 200 calories per cup. When topped with a cup of sauce and a bit of grated mozzarella OR parmesan, we've got a meal fit for King Louie!

Tips for Cutting Calories in Italian Foods

When preparing French bread, brush with healthy olive oil rather than butter, then pop in the oven until golden brown.

Use favorite recipes and reduce serving sizes rather than tinkering with treasured recipe.

Reach for the Red! Red sauces generally contain less calories than white sauces.

Be sure to measure out pasta as it can be deceptive.

Opt for no calorie butter spray rather than butter or margarine.

When recipe calls for cheese, opt for skimmed versions when possible.

Packing grilled or roasted veggies into the recipe adds less calories than packing in more cheese.

When it comes to pizza, reach for the thin crust.

Calories in Pasta

Calories based on cooked food unless otherwise noted.

Pasta

Serving

Nutrition

Calories

Calories in Macaroni

1 Cup

Low in fat and sodium; no cholesterol.

197

Calories in Noodles-Chinese Cellophane, Dehydrated

1 Cup-Raw

Rich in iron; no cholesterol; pricey in calories.

491

Calories in Egg Noodles

1 Cup

Good source of iron.

213

Calories in Spinach Noodles

1 Cup

Good source of iron.

211

Calories in Pasta-Fresh

1 Cup

Thiamine, iron, niacin, riboflavin and Vitamin B-12.

183

Calories in Spaghetti

1 Cup

Niacin and riboflavin, thiamine and iron - due to enriched flour.

197

Calories in Spaghetti-Whole Wheat

1 Cup

Good source of iron.

174

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