100 g of pasta has 158 kcal, 5.8 g of protein, 30.9 g of carbs and 0.9 g of fat. One portion, cooked is about 200 g, with 316 kcal and 11.6 g of protein.
158kcal / 100 g
Protein 15%Carbs 78%Fat 7%
Portion
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
100 g
158
5.8 g
30.9 g
0.9 g
1 portion, cooked200 g
316
11.6 g
61.8 g
1.8 g
1 large portion, cooked250 g
395
14.5 g
77.3 g
2.3 g
Fibre
1.8 g
Sugars
0.6 g
Saturated fat
0.2 g
Sodium
1 mg
Potassium
44 mg
Calcium
7 mg
Iron
1.3 mg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Per 100 g. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
How it fits your diet
With pasta, check whether a number is cooked or dry: 100 g of cooked pasta has 158 kcal, dry pasta 371 kcal. On a diet, pair it with a protein-rich sauce (lean mince, tuna, chicken) and plenty of vegetables; cream and cheese sauces carry most of the calories.
Calories in dry pasta
An 80 g dry portion is about 300 kcal and cooks up to roughly 180-200 g. The calories stay the same; the water only adds weight.
