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Macaroni vs Spaghetti
Per 100g, Macaroni has 17.3g carbs and Spaghetti has 74.8g (GI 47 vs 49). On carb quality they're a close call — both make a reasonable fuel choice.
Macaroni and Spaghetti are closely matched
Side by side
per 100g| Metric | Macaroni | Spaghetti |
|---|---|---|
Calories — | 149 | 372 |
Total carbs — | 17.3g | 74.8g |
Net carbs — | 16.2g | 64.2g |
Fiber Higher wins | 1.1g | 10.6g |
Sugar Lower wins | 1.5g | 2.7g |
Protein Higher wins | 5.6g | 13.4g |
Glycemic index Lower wins | 47 | 49 |
Glycemic load Lower wins | 7.6 | 31.5 |
Highlighted cell wins each row for carb quality. Values normalised per 100g from USDA reference data.
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