Can I eat pasta & noodles when pregnant?
SafeWheat pastaNothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk.
SafeRice noodlesNothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk.
Pasta & noodles for other situations
BreastfeedingNo concern for breastfeeding.Safe
VegetarianFine for a vegetarian diet.Safe
VeganFresh and egg pasta contain egg.Caution
CoeliacContains gluten (wheat, barley or rye).Avoid
Milk allergyNo milk listed.Safe
Peanut allergyNo peanut listed.Safe
Gestational diabetesStarchy. Keep to about a cup and add vegetables and protein.Limit · 1 cup cooked
MAOIsNo known concern for MAOIs.Safe
Low-FODMAPWheat pasta is high in fructans in larger serves.Limit · ½ cup cooked
Questions people ask
Is pasta & noodles safe in pregnancy?
Wheat pasta: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk. Rice noodles: Safe. Nothing in this food is a known pregnancy risk.