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Pasta calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of pasta contains 157 calories, with 5.8 g of protein, 30.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat. It provides 1.8 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Cooked pasta roughly doubles its dry weight in the pot, so the honest way to log it is either dry from the packet or cooked with these per-100-g values — never "one portion" by eye, which research shows drifts upward. Pasta itself is lean; the sauce decides the meal. Cooking it al dente also makes portions look larger on the fork than in the bowl.
Where the calories come from
Protein 15% Carbs 80% Fat 5%
How pasta compares
Per 100 g, against the closest grains & pasta in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 157 kcal | 5.8 g | 30.6 g | 0.9 g |
| Whole grain pasta, cooked | 156 kcal | 5.7 g | 30.9 g | 1.5 g |
| Whole-wheat pasta | 149 kcal | 6 g | 30.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Uncle Ben's parboiled brown rice, cooked | 147 kcal | 3.1 g | 31.3 g | 0.9 g |
| Ancient Harvest gluten-free corn and quinoa pasta, cooked | 152 kcal | 3.2 g | 31.1 g | 2.1 g |
Nutrition facts for pasta
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.6 g | 43 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 3 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in pasta
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 26.4 µg | 48% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 0.32 mg | 14% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 58 mg | 5% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common pasta servings
How many calories in a portion of pasta — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 157 kcal | 6 g | 31 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup shells (105 g) | 165 kcal | 6 g | 32 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup penne (107 g) | 168 kcal | 6 g | 33 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup lasagne (116 g) | 182 kcal | 7 g | 35 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup elbows (120 g) | 188 kcal | 7 g | 37 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pasta?
Pasta has 157 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 cup cooked (140 g) has about 220 calories.
How much protein is in pasta?
Pasta contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g, or about 8 g per 1 cup cooked.
How much sugar is in pasta?
Pasta contains 0.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is pasta low in calories?
Compared with other grains & pasta it is: 157 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 342 kcal.
Are these pasta calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169751 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
