Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup elbow shaped · 140 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7.5g16% of calories
- Carbs37g80% of calories
- Fat0.8g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked) (1 cup elbow shaped, 140 g) has 174 calories, with 7.5 g of protein, 37 g of carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). It is high in copper (26% DV), manganese (84% DV) and selenium (66% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Copper26%
- Manganese84%
- Selenium66%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber14%
- Thiamine13%
- Pantothenic acid12%
- Iron19%
- Magnesium10%
- Phosphorus18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup elbow shaped (140 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) | 7 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 12% |
| Choline | 15 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 62 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 125 mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 26% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 84% |
| Selenium | 36 μg | 66% |
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 3 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.4 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.3 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 174 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 33minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 21minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 24minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked)?
One serving of Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked) (1 cup elbow shaped) has 174 calories, which works out to 124 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 33 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked)?
4.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Whole-wheat macaroni (cooked)?
1.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.













