Calories in Pasta, dry, unenriched
Generic food Dried or dry Grains and Pasta
Pasta, dry, unenriched contains 371 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup shells (64 g) provides about 237 kcal.
Roughly 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 14% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly (360 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 115% of the Daily Value for selenium, 40% of the Daily Value for manganese and 32% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the dried or dry food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 371 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.28 g | 1% |
| Trans fat C | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 74.7 g | 27% |
| Dietary fiber M | 3.2 g | 11% |
| Total sugars M | 2.7 g | |
| Protein M | 13 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.1 µg | 0.1% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.43 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium M | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron ? | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium M | 53 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus M | 189 mg | 15% |
| Potassium M | 223 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 1.4 mg | 13% |
| Copper M | 0.29 mg | 32% |
| Manganese M | 0.92 mg | 40% |
| Selenium M | 63.2 µg | 115% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 14%
- Carbohydrates 82%
- Fat 4%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fiber3.2 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3.9 g)
- Sugars2.7 gin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 0.64 g)
- Fat1.5 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.28 gbelow the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium6 mgabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water9.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.17 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.56 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 62.5 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.48 g |
| Glucose M | 0.12 g |
| Fructose M | 0.11 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 2 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.46 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.51 g |
| Leucine M | 0.99 g |
| Lysine M | 0.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.15 g |
| Cystine M | 0.26 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.67 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.24 g |
| Valine M | 0.59 g |
| Arginine M | 0.47 g |
| Histidine M | 0.3 g |
| Alanine M | 0.44 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.62 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 4.6 g |
| Glycine M | 0.44 g |
| Proline M | 1.6 g |
| Serine M | 0.62 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0 g |
Individual fatty acids (36)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.024 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.54 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.25 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.17 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0 g |
| SFA 13:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (9)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.88 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.13 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.01 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (8)
| Water M | 9.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Ash M | 0.88 g |
| Energy C | 1,553 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU I | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 18 µg |
Other forms of Pasta
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta, gluten-free, corn, dry Dried or dry | 357 | 7.5 g | 79.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked Cooked | 126 | 2.6 g | 27.9 g | 0.73 g |
| Pasta, homemade, made with egg, cooked Cooked | 130 | 5.3 g | 23.5 g | 1.7 g |
| Pasta, homemade, made without egg, cooked Cooked | 124 | 4.4 g | 25.1 g | 0.98 g |
| Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked Cooked | 149 | 6 g | 30.1 g | 1.7 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, dry Dried or dry | 362 | 13.5 g | 73.1 g | 2.7 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining unenriched semolina, cooked Cooked | 159 | 5.8 g | 31.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Pasta, cooked Cooked | 158 | 5.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.93 g |
| Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased Raw | 288 | 11.3 g | 54.7 g | 2.3 g |
| Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked Cooked | 131 | 5.2 g | 24.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, as purchased Raw | 289 | 11.3 g | 55.7 g | 2.1 g |
| Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, spinach, cooked Cooked | 130 | 5.1 g | 25 g | 0.94 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni, vegetable, enriched, dry Dried or dry | 367 | 13.1 g | 74.9 g | 1 g |
| Wild rice, dry, raw Dried or dry | 359 | 12.8 g | 75.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Noodles, egg, dry, enriched Dried or dry | 384 | 14.2 g | 71.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Noodles, egg, dry, unenriched Dried or dry | 384 | 14.2 g | 71.3 g | 4.4 g |
| Noodles, japanese, somen, dry Dried or dry | 356 | 11.4 g | 74.1 g | 0.81 g |
| Couscous, dry Dried or dry | 376 | 12.8 g | 77.4 g | 0.64 g |
| Sorghum flour, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Dried or dry | 350 | 10.2 g | 73.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Sorghum grain, white, pearled, unenriched, dry, raw Dried or dry | 338 | 10.2 g | 74.9 g | 3.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry pasta?
100 g of dried or dry pasta has 371 kcal. 1 cup shells (64 g): about 237 kcal. 2 oz (57 g): about 211 kcal. 1 cup farfalle (81 g): about 301 kcal.
Is dried or dry pasta high in protein?
Dried or dry pasta contains 13 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.3 g in 1 cup shells (64 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is among the highest quarter (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry pasta?
Dried or dry pasta has 74.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.2 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry pasta?
Dried or dry pasta contains 1.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.28 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry pasta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (115% DV), manganese (40% DV), copper (32% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and zinc (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry pasta?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pasta have the same nutrition dried or dry and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, pasta, dry, unenriched has 371 kcal, while pasta, gluten-free, corn, cooked has 126 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 168927. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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