Protein intake from wheat pasta??

[HERACLES]

So I noticed there is alot going on with wheat pasta... namely protein! There is significant protein per serving in this stuff..(dont feel like getting up to read the box) but anyhow, anyone else eating it up?  Is it good for a bodybuilder thats trying to get lean?

[AVBG]

So I noticed there is alot going on with wheat pasta... namely protein! There is significant protein per serving in this stuff..(dont feel like getting up to read the box) but anyhow, anyone else eating it up?  Is it good for a bodybuilder thats trying to get lean?

No, its a great source of complex carbs and fibre. But not protein..

Have a look on the on the packaging. how much protein does it contain for every 100 grams?

[Saxon]

Most pasta is made from flour and eggs so there is obviously going to be some protein in it. But you would be lucky if there is 10 grams of protein per 100 grams of pasta...

[rccs]

Most pasta is made from flour and eggs so there is obviously going to be some protein in it. But you would be lucky if there is 10 grams of protein per 100 grams of pasta...

And I would add that the Biological Value of pasta's protein is around 80%, which means it doesn't possess all the essential aminos. Excellente source of complex carbs though...

[Luolamies]

Incomplete amino acid profile, donīt rely on it for protein.

[Rimbaud]

Incomplete amino acid profile, donīt rely on it for protein.

Agreed.

[HERACLES]

true, its incomplete- but Im thinking wheat pastas are the way to go as far as carb source- forget about any other white carb source.

[benjamin pearson]

ya they are right about the amino acids lacking in sources such as this

[AVBG]

true, its incomplete- but Im thinking wheat pastas are the way to go as far as carb source- forget about any other white carb source.

whole wheat pasta is an awesome carb source.

[Royalty]

Whole wheat pasta has all the essential amino's....but it is low in some of them...


please click here for the exact amino acid, mineral/vitamin content in whole wheat pasta.....

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c21VH.html

[rccs]

Whole wheat pasta has all the essential amino's....but it is low in some of them...


please click here for the exact amino acid, mineral/vitamin content in whole wheat pasta.....

http://www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c21VH.html

Very interesting link!