Is pasta a carbohydrate?

Carbs in Pasta The favorite choice for the term "Pasta" is 1 cup of Spaghetti (Without Added Salt, Cooked) which has about 40 grams of carbohydrate. The total carbohyrate, sugar, fiber and estimated net carbs (non-fiber carbs) for a variety of types and serving sizes of Pasta is shown below. read more

Pasta is what's known as a complex carbohydrate. Complex carbohydrates are starches, whereas the other type of carbohydrate -- simple carbs -- are sugars. Fiber is another carbohydrate that's important to your health because it aids digestion and can help reduce cholesterol and stabilize your blood sugar levels. read more

The carb value of pasta and whole-grain pasta is constant, but the amount of carbs in your meal can change. For example, if you use a sweet red sauce for either form of pasta, the carb content in your meal will increase. read more