Calories in Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, restaurant
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Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, restaurant contains 156 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 390 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 45% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly (154 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for selenium, 20% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 17% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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 | 156 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.3 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.1 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 388 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars C | 2.8 g | |
| Protein C | 3.5 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 14 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.5 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K C | 13.4 µg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.086 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.075 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.3 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.2 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.2 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium C | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus C | 76 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 188 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.73 mg | 7% |
| Copper C | 0.14 mg | 16% |
| Selenium C | 18.1 µg | 33% |
% 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 9%
- Carbohydrates 45%
- Fat 47%
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
- Protein3.5 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber2.7 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.8 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat8.3 gabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.1 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium388 mgabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3.1 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 | 2.8 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 | 0.006 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.81 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.053 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 175 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 5,660 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 130 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 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, restaurant | 160 | 3.4 g | 18.4 g | 8 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, and added vegetables, restaurant | 158 | 3.5 g | 18.1 g | 7.8 g |
| Fajita, vegetable | 166 | 3.2 g | 20.4 g | 7.8 g |
| Taco or tostada salad, meatless with sour cream | 167 | 5 g | 17.6 g | 8.7 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce and seafood, restaurant | 166 | 5.2 g | 18 g | 8 g |
| Pasta with tomato-based sauce, seafood, and added vegetables, restaurant | 164 | 5.2 g | 17.8 g | 7.9 g |
| Taco or tostada salad, meatless | 163 | 5.3 g | 19.3 g | 7.4 g |
| Bruschetta | 171 | 4.3 g | 21.3 g | 7.6 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 156 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 390 kcal.
How much protein is in pasta?
Pasta contains 3.5 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8.8 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 9% 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 18 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pasta?
Pasta contains 8.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.1 g is saturated (6% 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 (33% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV), Vitamin E (17% DV), copper (16% DV) and Vitamin K (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pasta?
100 g contains 388 mg of sodium, 17% 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, restaurant has 156 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 2708879. 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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