Calories in pasta (cooked)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of pasta (cooked) contains 158 kcal, with 5.8 g of protein, 30.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 cup, about 140 g — is roughly 221 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 cup (140 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 221 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.9 g | 43.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 62 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 10 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Water | 62 g | 87 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 140 g | 221 | 8.1 g | 43.2 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 plate | 250 g | 395 | 14.5 g | 77.2 g | 2.3 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 40 | 1.5 g | 7.7 g | 0.2 g |
| 50 g | 79 | 2.9 g | 15.4 g | 0.5 g |
| 100 g | 158 | 5.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.9 g |
| 150 g | 237 | 8.7 g | 46.3 g | 1.4 g |
| 200 g | 316 | 11.6 g | 61.7 g | 1.9 g |
| 250 g | 395 | 14.5 g | 77.2 g | 2.3 g |
| 300 g | 474 | 17.4 g | 92.6 g | 2.8 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For pasta (cooked) the split is:
- Protein: 5.8 g × 4 = 23 kcal — 15% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 30.9 g × 4 = 123 kcal — 80% of calories
- Fat: 0.9 g × 9 = 8 kcal — 5% of calories
- Most of the energy in pasta (cooked) comes from carbohydrate (80% of calories).
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 125 g.
Compare preparations
The same food, prepared differently. Cooking removes water (so calories per 100 g rise), adds fat (so they rise further), or both.
| Preparation | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta (cooked)this page | 158 | 5.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Pasta (dry, uncooked) | 371 | 13 g | 74.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Whole wheat pasta (whole wheat, cooked) | 149 | 6 g | 30.1 g | 1.7 g |
What actually changes the number
Cooked pasta is 158 kcal per 100 g, and a restaurant portion is 250–350 g before sauce — 400–550 kcal of pasta alone. Pasta roughly doubles in weight when cooked, so an 80 g dry portion becomes about 180 g on the plate.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of pasta as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of pasta?
100 g of pasta (cooked) contains 158 kcal (5.8 g protein, 30.9 g carbohydrate, 0.9 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of pasta?
A typical serving of pasta — 1 cup, about 140 g — has roughly 221 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in pasta?
Pasta (cooked): 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, which is moderate. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of pasta equals 200 kcal?
At 158 kcal per 100 g, about 125 g of pasta equals 200 kcal.
Can I track pasta by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies pasta on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 169737: "Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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