Mueller's Pasta Nutritional Values

Mueller's Pasta Nutritional Values
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Mueller's is a pasta company that began in 1867, when founder Christian F. Mueller began selling his handmade noodles door-to-door. In 1890, Mueller built his first factory in New Jersey and now Mueller's products are available nationwide. Mueller's pasta is low in fat and rich in carbohydrates.

Calorie Content

One serving of Mueller's spaghetti, which is 2 oz. of pasta, has 210 calories. This amount is 10.5 percent of the daily recommended intake of 2,000 calories. Mueller's pasta is slightly lower in calories than some other brands, such as Barilla spaghetti, which has 221 calories per 2-oz. serving.

Carbohydrate Content

Mueller's pasta is high in carbohydrates, with 42g per 2-oz. serving. Each serving contains 2g of fiber and 2g of sugar. Fiber helps you feel full and may aid in weight loss. MedlinePlus notes that the average Americans consumes just 10 to 15g of fiber per day, despite the daily recommendation of 20 to 35g.

Fat Content

Mueller's pasta, as with other brands of pasta, is low in fat. A 2-oz. serving of this pasta contains 1g of fat, with no saturated or trans fats. Because fat is essential for health, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends consuming no less than 20 percent of your calories from fat.

Protein Content

Mueller's pasta is not protein-rich but it does provide some protein. Each 2-oz. serving of this pasta provides 7g of protein. This amount is equal to the protein content of one egg.

Vitamin and Mineral Content

Mueller's pasta provides moderate levels of several vitamins. Each 2-oz. serving contains 15 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin B-3, also called niacin. In addition, the serving contains 30 percent of the recommended daily folic acid intake and 10 percent of the daily recommended iron intake.

References

Article reviewed by Elizabeth Ahders Last updated on: Jun 14, 2011

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