Blue whales breathe by swimming to the surface of the water and inhaling fresh air into their lungs through their blowhole which is located on the top of the whaleâs head. Unlike toothed whales that are born with only one blowhole the blue whale belongs to the baleen whale species which possess two blowholes. When the blue whale rises above the water it quickly exhales old air and takes in a deep breath before diving back into the ocean. The water that spouts from the blue whales blowhole comes from water that has collected around the outside of its blowhole and not from water that has been inhaled or swallowed.
Also be aware that the portions on the label, and the amount often enjoyed at a meal, are larger than the 1/2-cup serving recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Expect 1/2 cup of cooked pasta to have 18 to 22 grams of total carbohydrates, depending on the brand and ingredients. For example, 1/2 cup of whole-wheat spaghetti has 19 grams, while the same portion of plain spaghetti has 22 grams. The nutrition panel reports the amount of total carbohydrates, sugar and fiber.
How to Cook Brown-Rice Pasta. Youâll get 22 grams of carbohydrates from 1/2 cup of cooked white rice, which is 17 percent of an entire dayâs carbs based on the daily recommended intake of 130 grams.