Calories in Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased
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Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased contains 288 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 4.5 oz (128 g) provides about 369 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cereal grains and pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 360 kcal per 100 g across 252 foods.
100 g provides 71% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 59% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 34% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 288 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 2.3 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.33 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol ? | 73 mg | 24% |
| Sodium ? | 26 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 54.7 g | 20% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 11.3 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.71 mg | 59% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.44 mg | 34% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.54 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.093 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 284 µg | 71% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.31 µg | 13% |
| Calcium ? | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 3.4 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium ? | 46 mg | 11% |
| Phosphorus ? | 163 mg | 13% |
| Potassium ? | 179 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 1.2 mg | 11% |
| Copper ? | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Manganese ? | 0.55 mg | 24% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein11.3 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 9 g)
- Fat2.3 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.33 gabove the median for cereal grains and pasta (median 0.29 g)
- Sodium26 mgin the top quarter of cereal grains and pasta (median 3 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water31 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.94 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.14 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.3 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.43 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.76 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.21 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.17 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.32 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.54 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.29 g |
| Valine ? | 0.48 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.41 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.23 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.33 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.46 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.35 g |
| Proline ? | 1.2 g |
| Serine ? | 0.53 g |
Individual fatty acids (6)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.86 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.29 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.037 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.082 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 14 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 31 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.66 g |
| Energy ? | 1,205 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 47 IU |
| Folic acid C | 154 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 22 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, dry, unenriched Dried or dry | 371 | 13 g | 74.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Pasta, cooked Cooked | 158 | 5.8 g | 30.9 g | 0.93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, brown, medium-grain, raw Raw | 362 | 7.5 g | 76.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Wheat, sprouted | 198 | 7.5 g | 42.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Wheat, durum | 339 | 13.7 g | 71.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Rice, brown, long grain, unenriched, raw Raw | 368 | 7.3 g | 76.7 g | 3.3 g |
| Rice, brown, long-grain, raw Raw | 367 | 7.5 g | 76.3 g | 3.2 g |
| Triticale | 336 | 13.1 g | 72.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched Raw | 358 | 6.5 g | 79.2 g | 0.52 g |
| Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched Raw | 360 | 6.6 g | 79.3 g | 0.58 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw pasta?
100 g of raw pasta has 288 kcal. 4.5 oz (128 g): about 369 kcal.
Is raw pasta high in protein?
Raw pasta contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14.5 g in 4.5 oz (128 g). About 16% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cereal grains and pasta, that is above the median (median 9 g).
How many carbs are in raw pasta?
Raw pasta has 54.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in raw pasta?
Raw pasta contains 2.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.33 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw pasta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (71% DV), Thiamin (B1) (59% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (34% DV), copper (25% DV) and manganese (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw pasta?
100 g contains 26 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pasta have the same nutrition raw and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased has 288 kcal, while pasta, gluten-free, corn, dry has 357 kcal. Processing 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 169727. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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