Calories in Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat
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Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat contains 116 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 290 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 25% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 154 kcal per 100 g across 173 foods.
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for selenium, 21% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 17% of the Daily Value for copper.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3.4 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.45 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 340 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 3 g | |
| Protein C | 3.7 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.6 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.7 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.09 mg | 8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.079 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.4 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.13 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 80 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 199 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Selenium C | 19.1 µg | 35% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 25%
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
- Protein3.7 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber2.8 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars3 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat3.4 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.45 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium340 mgabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.081 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 185 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 5,980 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 137 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 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, 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 |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat | 120 | 3.6 g | 19.4 g | 3 g |
| Vegetable sandwich on wheat | 119 | 4.7 g | 20.1 g | 2.3 g |
| Pasta with sauce, meatless, school lunch | 102 | 3.8 g | 19.4 g | 1.6 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 118 | 3.7 g | 19.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Codfish with starchy vegetables, Puerto Rican style | 135 | 3.5 g | 18.5 g | 5.4 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and beans or lentils | 125 | 5.2 g | 20.9 g | 2.3 g |
| Pasta with sauce and meat, from school lunch | 117 | 6 g | 17.5 g | 3.1 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with Italian dressing | 133 | 3.7 g | 20.9 g | 3.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pasta?
100 g of pasta has 116 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 290 kcal. 1 Spaghettio's snack size microwavable tray (170 g): about 197 kcal. 1 microwavable cup (213 g): about 247 kcal.
How much protein is in pasta?
Pasta contains 3.7 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.3 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.8 g).
How many carbs are in pasta?
Pasta has 19 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pasta?
Pasta contains 3.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.45 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pasta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (35% DV), Niacin (B3) (21% DV), copper (17% DV) and Vitamin E (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pasta?
100 g contains 340 mg of sodium, 15% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pasta have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat has 116 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708881. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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