Calories in Pasta
Pasta has 157 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup (140 g) has about 220 kcal.
A versatile carb source popular in many diets. Nutrition values below are estimates per 100g and can help you track calories and macros.
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| Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Carbs | 30.9 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g |
Nutrition by grams
Typical portions
- Calories
- 157 kcal
- Protein
- 5.8 g
- Fat
- 0.9 g
- Carbs
- 30.9 g
Calories in typical portions
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 157 kcal | 5.8 g |
| 1 cup | 140 g | 220 kcal | 8.1 g |
| 1 serving | 200 g | 314 kcal | 11.6 g |
Tips for tracking pasta
- Cooked pasta roughly doubles its weight in water, so 100 g dry becomes about 230 g cooked with the same calories.
- The sauce often adds more than the pasta: a creamy sauce can add 200 kcal, a tomato sauce closer to 60.
How long it takes to burn 220 kcal (1 cup)
Walking
51 min
Cycling
26 min
Running
18 min
Rough estimates for a 70 kg adult at a steady pace.
More Grains & starchy foods
- Calories in Rice · 130 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Potato · 77 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Sweet Potato · 86 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Oatmeal · 68 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Soft Pretzel · 280 kcal/100 g
- Calories in Rice Cakes · 387 kcal/100 g
FAQ
- How many calories are in pasta?
- Pasta has about 157 calories per 100g.
- How many calories are in a typical portion of pasta?
- A typical portion (1 cup, 140 g) has about 220 kcal and 8.1 g of protein.
- Is pasta high in protein?
- Pasta provides around 5.8g of protein per 100g.
- Can I use this for meal tracking?
- Yes. Use these nutrition estimates to log meals and compare your daily calorie and macro totals.
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central. Values are averages; brands and preparation can differ.
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