Pasta: calories and nutrition facts
100 g of pasta has 158 kcal. 1 cup spaghetti, cooked (124 g): 196 kcal.
Pasta is in the family Grains, breads & pasta. Per 100 g it provides 5.8 g protein, 30.9 g carbohydrates (1.8 g fiber) and 0.93 g fat: about 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates.
What pasta provides most
- High in selenium: 26.4 µg per 100 g, 48 % of the Daily Value.
- High in folate (vitamin B9): 119 µg per 100 g, 30 % of the Daily Value.
- High in vitamin B1 (thiamin): 0.27 mg per 100 g, 23 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of protein: 5.8 g per 100 g, 12 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of carbohydrates: 30.9 g per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
- Source of vitamin B3 (niacin): 1.7 mg per 100 g, 11 % of the Daily Value.
Pasta per serving
The serving is 1 cup spaghetti, cooked, 124 g, from USDA's household measure.
| Nutrient | 100 g | 1 cup spaghetti, cooked |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | 196 kcal |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.9 g | 38.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.56 g | 0.69 g |
| Fat | 0.93 g | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 1.2 mg |
Pasta nutrition facts (per 100 g)
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 158 kcal | — |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 12 % |
| Total fat | 0.93 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.18 g | 1 % |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.13 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.33 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Carbohydrates | 30.9 g | 11 % |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 6 % |
| Total sugars | 0.56 g | — |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamin E | 0.06 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamin K | 0 µg | 0 % |
| B1 · Thiamin | 0.27 mg | 23 % |
| B2 · Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 10 % |
| B3 · Niacin | 1.7 mg | 11 % |
| B6 | 0.05 mg | 3 % |
| B9 · Folate | 119 µg | 30 % |
| B12 | 0 µg | 0 % |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1 % |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7 % |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4 % |
| Phosphorus | 58 mg | 5 % |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1 % |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0 % |
| Zinc | 0.51 mg | 5 % |
| Selenium | 26.4 µg | 48 % |
Fatty acids & more
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Omega-3 · ALA | 0.02 g | — |
| Omega-3 · EPA | 0 g | — |
| Omega-3 · DHA | 0 g | — |
% DV: FDA Daily Values (2020), 2,000-calorie adult diet; «—» where none is set. Not a personal recommendation.
Compared with other grains, breads & pasta
Of 16 foods in this family on Micela, pasta ranks 13th for calories per 100 g. See the full table.
| # | Food | kcal / 100 g | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🍘 Rice cracker | 416 | 10 g |
| 2 | 🥐 Croissant | 406 | 8.2 g |
| 3 | 🥣 Oats | 389 | 16.9 g |
| 4 | 🍿 Popcorn | 387 | 12.9 g |
| 5 | 🥨 Pretzel | 384 | 10 g |
| 6 | 🌾 Wheat | 340 | 13.2 g |
| 7 | 🧇 Waffle | 291 | 7.9 g |
| 8 | 🫓 Flatbread | 275 | 9.1 g |
| 9 | 🥖 Baguette | 272 | 10.8 g |
| 10 | 🍞 Bread | 266 | 8.8 g |
| 11 | 🥯 Bagel | 264 | 10.6 g |
| 12 | 🥞 Pancakes | 227 | 6.4 g |
| 13 | 🍝 Pasta | 158 | 5.8 g |
| 14 | 🍚 Rice | 130 | 2.7 g |
| 15 | 🍺 Barley | 123 | 2.3 g |
| 16 | 🌱 Quinoa | 120 | 4.4 g |
Where it comes from
Italy made it famous; the oldest known noodles are from China.
Approximate origin, under review.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories does pasta have?
100 g of pasta has 158 kcal. 1 cup spaghetti, cooked (124 g) has 196 kcal.
How much protein does pasta have?
5.8 g per 100 g; 7.2 g in 1 cup spaghetti, cooked.
How many carbs does pasta have?
30.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is fiber and 0.56 g sugars.
What vitamins and minerals does pasta have?
The ones it provides most per 100 g, by Daily Value: selenium, 48 %; folate (vitamin B9), 30 %; vitamin B1 (thiamin), 23 %; protein, 12 %.
Where does pasta come from?
Italy made it famous; the oldest known noodles are from China. This is an approximate origin, under review.
Source
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 28 (2015) · NDB 20121 · Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt · Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt
One serving (1 cup spaghetti, cooked) is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie diet. Work out how many calories you need · How we calculate these numbers