Egg Noodles Health Benefits and Nutrition Facts

Nutritional summary

Egg noodles differ from standard pasta by incorporating eggs into the dough, which contributes to their specific profile of lipids and proteins .
Because they are a grain-based starch, egg noodles are primarily a source of carbohydrates and energy, fitting into various dietary patterns that emphasize grains alongside vegetables and lean proteins .
While egg noodles contain dietary cholesterol from the egg component, large-scale cohort studies indicate that moderate egg consumption is not consistently linked to increased cardiovascular risk in healthy individuals .
The overall health impact of egg noodles is largely determined by the broader dietary pattern they belong to, such as those that limit saturated fats and sodium while emphasizing variety .

Interesting fact

The world's oldest known noodles, discovered in a sealed bowl at the Lajia archaeological site in China, were approximately 4,000 years old and shared a similar long, thin form with modern egg noodles .

Standout nutrients

ELITE

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Manganese

ACE

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Iron

ACE

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Selenium

ACE

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Magnesium

338

kcal per 100g

Protein12.0g

Fat2.00g

Carbs70.9g

Fiber3.90g

Sugar1.70g

Fat breakdown

Polyunsat0.73g

Monounsat0.30g

Saturated0.31g

Seasonality

Not available

Diet

VegetarianPescatarianDairy Free

Sustainability

Lighter footprint

Wheat and egg production have relatively low carbon footprints compared to meat, though egg production is higher than plant-only pasta.

Confidencemedium

Storage

Keep Dry

1–2 years

Applies to dried egg noodles.

Refrigerate

3–5 days

Applies to fresh or cooked noodles.

Freeze

1–3 months

Best for fresh noodles to maintain texture.

Flavour

Data & Sources

Harmonized from 1 validated source

McCance & Widdowson

1 contributing source food

Claim citations

Dietary Patterns and Risk of Colorectal Cancer

[1]nesr.usda.gov

Eggs - The Nutrition Source

[6]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

New Dietary Guidelines Support Healthy Choices for All Americans | USDA

[10]www.usda.govusda.gov

Ask the Expert with Dr. Walter Willett: Cholesterol • The Nutrition Source

[12]nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu

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Nutrients

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