Grains & Starches

Calories in Pasta (Cooked)

Cooked pasta has about 131 calories per 100g — roughly the same as rice. A typical restaurant portion is 2-3 cups (360-540 calories just for the noodles). The problem is rarely the pasta itself; it's the cream sauce, cheese, and portion size.

Per 100g

131

calories

Protein5g (16%)
Carbs25.4g (81%)
Fat1.1g (3%)

Fiber: 1.8g per 100g

Per serving

183

calories — 1 cup cooked (140g)

7g
Protein
35.6g
Carbs
1.5g
Fat
2.5g
Fiber

Good to know

1

Weigh pasta dry — a standard serving is 56g dry (about 200 calories), which makes ~1 cup cooked.

2

Al dente pasta has a lower glycemic index than overcooked pasta.

3

Whole wheat pasta has more fiber but a different texture — mix 50/50 if you don't love it.

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Related foods

More grains & starches

FoodCalProteinCarbsFat
White Rice (Cooked)1302.7g28.2g0.3g
Brown Rice (Cooked)1122.3g23.5g0.8g
Oats (Dry)38916.9g66.3g6.9g
Bread (White)2659.4g49.2g3.2g
Quinoa (Cooked)1204.4g21.3g1.9g

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in pasta (cooked)?

Pasta (Cooked) contains 131 calories per 100 grams. 1 cup cooked (140g) has approximately 183 calories, with 7g protein, 35.6g carbs, and 1.5g fat.

How can I accurately track pasta (cooked) calories?

The most accurate way is to weigh your portion on a food scale. Alternatively, you can use CalShot to snap a photo of your pasta (cooked) and get an AI-powered calorie estimate in seconds — no weighing or manual logging required.