Calories in Pasta, gluten free
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Pasta, gluten free contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz, dry, yields (80 g) provides about 143 kcal.
Roughly 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 7% 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.
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 | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.15 g | 0.8% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 4 mg | 0.2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 38 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.4 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 3.2 g | 6% |
| Vitamin A C | 4 µg | 0.4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.079 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.037 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 1.7 mg | 0.3% |
| Calcium C | 2 mg | 0.2% |
| Iron C | 0.22 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium C | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 24 mg | 0.5% |
| Zinc C | 0.27 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.02 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 2.2 µg | 4% |
% 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 7%
- Carbohydrates 87%
- 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
- Protein3.2 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 3.8 g)
- Fiber1.4 gin the lowest quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 2.7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.4 g)
- Fat1 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 1.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.15 gbelow the median for pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 0.23 g)
- Sodium4 mgin the lowest quarter of pasta, noodles, cooked grains (median 189 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.26 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.33 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.002 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.32 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.029 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 32 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 539 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 21 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 57.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat, sprouted | 198 | 7.5 g | 42.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Rice, white, long-grain, precooked or instant, enriched, prepared | 124 | 2.2 g | 26.8 g | 0.5 g |
| Barley | 139 | 2.2 g | 27.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Millet | 118 | 3.5 g | 23.6 g | 1 g |
| Quinoa, no added fat | 120 | 4.4 g | 21.2 g | 1.9 g |
| Rice, white, steamed, Chinese restaurant Cooked | 151 | 3.2 g | 33.9 g | 0.27 g |
| Quinoa, NS as to fat | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 g |
| Quinoa, fat added | 146 | 4.2 g | 20.2 g | 5.4 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 179 kcal. 1 oz, dry, yields (80 g): about 143 kcal. 1 cup, cooked (140 g): about 251 kcal.
How much protein is in pasta?
Pasta contains 3.2 g of protein per 100 g (6% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2.6 g in 1 oz, dry, yields (80 g). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta, noodles, cooked grains, that is below the median (median 3.8 g).
How many carbs are in pasta?
Pasta has 38 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pasta?
Pasta contains 1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.15 g is saturated (0.8% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in pasta?
100 g contains 4 mg of sodium, 0.2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does pasta have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, pasta, gluten free has 179 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 2708359. 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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