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Cooked pasta

A typical 150 g (5.5 oz, about 1 cup) serving of cooked pasta has about 237 kcal and 2.7 g of fiber, from 158 kcal per 100 g.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Pasta, cooked

  • 158 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 5.8 gProtein per 100 g
  • 1.8 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 2 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 150 g (5.5 oz, about 1 cup) serving provides about 237 kcal, 8.7 g of protein, and 2.7 g of fiber.

Values for cooked pasta per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 150 g (5.5 oz, about 1 cup).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (150 g (5.5 oz))
Calories158 kcal237 kcal
Protein5.8 g8.7 g
Carbohydrates30.9 g46.4 g
of which sugars0.6 g0.8 g
Fiber1.8 g2.7 g
Fat0.9 g1.4 g
of which saturated0.2 g0.3 g
Water62.1 g93.2 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Low energy density.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

This food was measured in people: in the satiety index by Holt and colleagues (1995), which compared 240 kcal servings of 38 foods over two hours, it scored 119 versus 100 for white bread. In other words, it was more filling than the same calories of white bread. Source: Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90.

Frequently asked questions about cooked pasta

How much protein is in a 150 g (5.5 oz) serving of cooked pasta?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked pasta has 5.8 g of protein. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 8.7 g of protein. That is 3.7 g of protein per 100 kcal.

How many calories does a 150 g (5.5 oz) serving of cooked pasta have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked pasta has 158 kcal. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 237 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Does cooked pasta have fiber?

100 g (3.5 oz) of cooked pasta has 1.8 g of fiber. A typical 150 g (5.5 oz) serving has about 2.7 g of fiber.

Is cooked pasta filling?

Not very filling for the calories it provides: our estimated satiety score is 2 out of 5. It is based on: low energy density. It was also measured in people: in the Holt satiety index (1995), with 240 kcal servings, it scored 119 versus 100 for white bread.

What counts as a normal serving of cooked pasta?

We use 150 g (5.5 oz) as a typical serving, about 1 cup. That amount provides about 237 kcal, 8.7 g of protein, and 2.7 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt (FDC ID 169737). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .
  2. Holt SH, Miller JC, Petocz P, Farmakalidis E. A satiety index of common foods. Eur J Clin Nutr. 1995;49(9):675-90. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PubMed). accessed .