Calories in pasta
Pasta (1 cup spaghetti not packed, 124 g) has 196 calories, with 7.2 g of protein, 38.3 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 158 kcal.
Values are for Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Pasta (cooked)
Per 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in pasta by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 158 | 5.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.9 g |
| 1 cup spaghetti not packed | 124 g | 196 | 7.2 g | 38.3 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup spaghetti packed | 151 g | 239 | 8.8 g | 46.6 g | 1.4 g |
| 1 cup elbows not packed | 120 g | 190 | 7 g | 37 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 cup elbows packed | 132 g | 209 | 7.7 g | 40.7 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 cup penne | 107 g | 169 | 6.2 g | 33 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup farfalle | 107 g | 169 | 6.2 g | 33 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup rotini | 107 g | 169 | 6.2 g | 33 g | 1 g |
| 1 cup shells | 105 g | 166 | 6.1 g | 32.4 g | 1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 45 | 1.6 g | 8.7 g | 0.3 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 15%Carbs 80%Fat 5%
Pasta (cooked) has a medium energy density (1.6 kcal per gram). It provides 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Bread, rice & grains: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oatmeal | 71 | 2.5 g | 12 g | 1.5 g |
| Couscous | 112 | 3.8 g | 23.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Quinoa | 120 | 4.4 g | 21.3 g | 1.9 g |
| Brown rice | 123 | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 1 g |
| White rice | 130 | 2.7 g | 28.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Pasta (cooked) | 158 | 5.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.9 g |
| English muffin | 235 | 7.7 g | 46 g | 1.8 g |
| Whole-wheat bread | 252 | 12.4 g | 42.7 g | 3.5 g |
| Bagel | 264 | 10.6 g | 52.4 g | 1.3 g |
| White bread | 266 | 8.8 g | 49.4 g | 3.3 g |
| Flour tortilla | 306 | 8.2 g | 49.4 g | 8 g |
| Rolled oats (dry) | 379 | 13.2 g | 67.7 g | 6.5 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169737. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pasta?
196 calories in 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g), or 158 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in pasta?
7.2 g of protein in 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g) (5.8 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in pasta?
38.3 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup spaghetti not packed (124 g), including 2.2 g of fiber.