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.