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
calories
Fiber: 1.8g per 100g
Per serving
calories — 1 cup cooked (140g)
Good to know
Weigh pasta dry — a standard serving is 56g dry (about 200 calories), which makes ~1 cup cooked.
Al dente pasta has a lower glycemic index than overcooked pasta.
Whole wheat pasta has more fiber but a different texture — mix 50/50 if you don't love it.
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More grains & starches
| Food | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Rice (Cooked) | 130 | 2.7g | 28.2g | 0.3g |
| Brown Rice (Cooked) | 112 | 2.3g | 23.5g | 0.8g |
| Oats (Dry) | 389 | 16.9g | 66.3g | 6.9g |
| Bread (White) | 265 | 9.4g | 49.2g | 3.2g |
| Quinoa (Cooked) | 120 | 4.4g | 21.3g | 1.9g |
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.