Pasta calories & macros
158 calories per 100 g · 221 calories per 1 cup cooked (140 g). Pasta (spaghetti, cooked, enriched).
Cooked pasta is 158 calories per 100 g, but almost nobody eats 100 g — a restaurant plate is often 300 g or more, which is close to 500 calories before sauce. Dry pasta roughly doubles in weight when cooked, so 75 g dry becomes about 165 g on the plate. Pasta is not a problem food; the portion is where the arithmetic goes wrong.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup cooked (140 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 221 |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 8.1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 43.3 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.5 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt). Values are for the edible portion and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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Frequently asked
How many calories in a cup of cooked pasta?
About 221 calories per cup (140 g) of cooked spaghetti, with 8 g of protein. A typical restaurant portion is two to three times that.
How much dry pasta is one serving?
A standard serving is 55–75 g dry, which cooks up to roughly 120–165 g. Weighing it dry, before it goes in the pot, is the fastest way to keep the portion honest.
Is whole wheat pasta lower in calories?
Barely — it is comparable per 100 g cooked. The benefit is fiber, which is roughly double, making it more filling for the same calories.