for Cereal Grains And Pasta, we compared the entries in our database before writing anything — the verdicts below reflect that comparison.
We would argue that Cereal Grains And Pasta is less about the food itself and more about how it fits into an in practice Mediterranean pattern.
In Cereal Grains and Pasta, 9 foods are rated Moderation. These foods have moderate saturated fat requiring portion control. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat percentage, added sugar, processing level, and carb type as criteria within the Mediterranean diet framework. Top examples: Corn Grain, White, Corn Grain, Yellow, Corn Flour, Masa, Enriched, White, Corn Flour, Masa, Unenriched, White, Corn Flour, Yellow, Masa, Enriched.
Why are some cereal grains and pasta moderation?
These 9 foods have moderate saturated fat requiring portion control. The AASLD 2023 uses saturated fat, added sugar, processing, and carb type as criteria.
Examples of moderation cereal grains and pasta foods?
Examples: Corn Grain, White, Corn Grain, Yellow, Corn Flour, Masa, Enriched, White, Corn Flour, Masa, Unenriched, White, Corn Flour, Yellow, Masa, Enriched. Browse the food database for complete nutrition data and individual verdicts.
Can cooking change the rating?
Yes. Frying or heavy sauces can downgrade a food, while steaming or baking maintains or improves standing. The Mediterranean diet recommends olive oil.
Dietary reference only. Not medical advice. Not medical advice. Data: USDA. Guidelines: AASLD 2023.
Of the 181 foods in the Cereal Grains And Pasta group, 9 fall into the Moderation tier. On average, this tier runs about 7.0g protein and 2.9g fat per 100g, with saturated fat at roughly 14% of total fat. Representative entries include Pasta, Gluten-free, Corn, Dry and Pasta, Gluten-free, Corn, Cooked.
The Moderation tier reflects foods that work in controlled portions and measured frequency rather than as daily defaults.