BeslyPasta: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
A serving of pasta listed as 1 cup, cooked (140 g) has 220 calories, 8.3 g of protein, 43.8 g of carbs and 1.3 g of fat. Per 100 g that is 157 kcal.
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Pasta serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 157 | 5.9 | 31.3 | 0.9 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 45 | 1.7 | 8.9 | 0.3 |
| 1 cup, cooked | 140 | 220 | 8.3 | 43.8 | 1.3 |
Where the calories in pasta come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, pasta gets 15% of its calories from protein, 80% from carbs and 5% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (5.9 g protein, 31.3 g carbs, 0.9 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in pasta
A 1 cup, cooked (140 g) of pasta also contains 324.8 mg sodium, 2.5 g fiber, 0.8 g sugar and 0.2 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup, cooked (140 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 232 mg | 324.8 mg |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 61.6 mg |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 9.8 mg |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
How pasta compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares pasta with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 157 kcal it is number 2 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rice (White & Brown) | 130 | 2.7 | 28.2 | 0.3 |
| Pasta (this page) | 157 | 5.9 | 31.3 | 0.9 |
| Avocado | 160 | 1.8 | 7.8 | 13.5 |
| Chickpeas | 164 | 8.9 | 27.4 | 2.6 |
| White Bread | 267 | 9.4 | 49.2 | 3.6 |
Forms and preparations of pasta
Across the 5 forms listed for pasta, calories range from 128 kcal per 100 g (Pasta, vegetable, cooked) to 371 kcal per 100 g (Pasta, dry, enriched).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta, cooked (main entry) | 157 | 5.9 | 31.3 | 0.9 | 1 cup, cooked (140 g): 220 kcal |
| Pasta, dry, enriched | 371 | 13 | 74.7 | 1.5 | 2 oz (57 g): 212 kcal |
| Pasta, whole grain, cooked | 148 | 5.6 | 27.8 | 1.6 | 1 cup, cooked (140 g): 207 kcal |
| Pasta, vegetable, cooked | 128 | 4.5 | 26.6 | 0.1 | 1 oz, dry, yields (80 g): 102 kcal |
| Pasta, gluten free | 179 | 3.3 | 39.2 | 1 | 1 cup, cooked (140 g): 251 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 cup, cooked of pasta?
1 cup, cooked (140 g) of pasta has 220 calories, with 8.3 g protein, 43.8 g carbs and 1.3 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of pasta?
100 g of pasta has 157 calories, 5.9 g protein, 31.3 g carbs and 0.9 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 45 calories.
Is pasta low in carbs?
Carbs supply 80% of the calories in pasta (protein 15%, fat 5%). Per 100 g there are 31.3 g of carbs, and 1 cup, cooked (140 g) has 43.8 g, including 2.5 g of fiber.
Recipes with pasta
- Blueberry Chicken Pasta Salad with Field Greens
- Creamy Broccoli Alfredo Pasta
- Easy Chicken and Pasta Casserole
- Chicken Club Pasta Salad
- Colorful Chicken and Black Bean Pasta Salad
- Baked Chicken Spaghetti
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “generic”, record us.generic.pasta_cooked). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.