Calories in Pasta, cooked
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Pasta, cooked contains 157 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, dry, yields (80 g) provides about 126 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 15% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pasta, noodles, cooked grains on FoodFactly, where the median is 128 kcal per 100 g across 17 foods.
100 g provides 48% of the Daily Value for selenium, 30% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 23% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1).
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
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 | 157 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.92 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.18 g | 0.9% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 232 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 30.7 g | 11% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 0.56 g | |
| Protein C | 5.8 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.06 mg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.27 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.049 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 118 µg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.4 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 7 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 58 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 44 mg | 0.9% |
| Zinc C | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.099 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 26.2 µg | 48% |
% 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 15%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein5.8 gin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber1.8 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 2.7 g)
- Sugars0.56 gabove the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.4 g)
- Fat0.92 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.18 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.23 g)
- Sodium232 mgin the top quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 189 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.13 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.32 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 | 0.29 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.024 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 7 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 61.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 66 µg |
| Folate, food C | 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice, brown, parboiled, cooked, UNCLE BENS Cooked | 147 | 3.1 g | 31.3 g | 0.85 g |
| Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) Cooked | 164 | 8.9 g | 30.9 g | 0.21 g |
| Brown rice, long-grain, cooked Cooked | 123 | 2.7 g | 25.6 g | 0.97 g |
| White rice, long-grain, cooked Cooked | 130 | 2.7 g | 28.2 g | 0.28 g |
| Rice, white, steamed, Chinese restaurant Cooked | 151 | 3.2 g | 33.9 g | 0.27 g |
| Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt Cooked | 138 | 4.5 g | 25.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Noodles, egg, unenriched, cooked, without added salt Cooked | 138 | 4.5 g | 25.2 g | 2.1 g |
| Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked Cooked | 138 | 4.5 g | 25.2 g | 2.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked pasta?
100 g of cooked pasta has 157 kcal. 1 oz, dry, yields (80 g): about 126 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (140 g): about 220 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked pasta?
Cooked pasta contains 5.8 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.6 g in 1 oz, dry, yields (80 g). About 15% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta, noodles, cooked grains, that is among the highest quarter (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in cooked pasta?
Cooked pasta has 30.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 0.56 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked pasta?
Cooked pasta contains 0.92 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.18 g is saturated (0.9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked pasta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (48% DV), Folate (B9) (30% DV), Thiamin (B1) (23% DV), copper (11% DV) and Niacin (B3) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked pasta?
100 g contains 232 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pasta have the same nutrition cooked and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, pasta, cooked has 157 kcal, while pasta, gluten-free, corn, dry has 357 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: 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 2708357. 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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