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Pasta calories and nutrition
A cup of loosely packed cooked spaghetti (124 g) has 196 calories, with 7.2 g of protein, 38 g of carbs and 1.2 g of fat. That is 158 calories per 100 g.
Enriched wheat pasta, cooked without added salt. Data: USDA FoodData Central, “Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt”. Enriched wheat pasta, cooked without added salt. Added sauces, toppings and a different serving weight change the totals.
Serving size
1 cup, cooked spaghetti · 124 g
196 calories
- Protein
- 7.2 g15% of calories · 14% DV
- Carbs
- 38 g80% of calories · 14% DV
- Fat
- 1.2 g5% of calories · 1% DV
- Fiber
- 2.2 g
- Sugars
- 0.7 g
- Saturated fat
- 0.2 g
- Sodium
- 1.2 mg
Calories in pasta by serving
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, cooked spaghetti124 g | 196 | 7.2 g | 38 g | 1.2 g |
| ½ serving62 g | 98 | 3.6 g | 19 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 servings248 g | 392 | 14 g | 77 g | 2.3 g |
| 100 g100 g | 158 | 5.8 g | 31 g | 0.9 g |
Serving weights are USDA’s household measures for this food.
Pasta nutrition facts
Per 100 g, 158 calories: 15% from protein, 80% from carbs and 5% from fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving1 cup, cooked spaghetti · 124 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 | 196 | – |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 1.2 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1.0 mg | 1.2 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 31 g | 38 g | 14% |
| Dietary fiber | 1.8 g | 2.2 g | 8% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | 0.7 g | – |
| Protein | 5.8 g | 7.2 g | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 7.0 mg | 8.7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 55 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg | 0% |
% Daily Value is per serving (1 cup, cooked spaghetti), using the FDA’s Daily Values. Calorie shares use 4 calories per gram of protein and carbs and 9 per gram of fat.
How long to walk it off
Walking at 3 mph, a 150-lb adult burns about 3.2 calories a minute on top of what they would burn at rest. So a cup of loosely packed cooked spaghetti (196 calories) takes about 62 minutes of walking, roughly 7,000 steps.
Compare calories by serving
A cup of loosely packed cooked spaghetti has 196 calories, 22 more calories than a cup of loosely packed cooked whole-wheat spaghetti (174 calories). The portions weigh 124 g and 117 g, respectively.
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Pasta questions
How much protein is in a cup of loosely packed cooked spaghetti?
A cup of loosely packed cooked spaghetti (124 g) has 7.2 g of protein, 14% of the 50 g Daily Value. That is 5.8 g per 100 g.
How much fiber is in a cup of loosely packed cooked spaghetti?
A cup of loosely packed cooked spaghetti (124 g) has 2.2 g of fiber, 8% of the 28 g Daily Value. That is 1.8 g per 100 g.
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- U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt (FDC ID 169737, SR Legacy, published 2019-04-01).
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels.
- Walking time: the method of our walking calorie calculator (2024 Adult Compendium of Physical Activities; CADENCE-Adults for steps).
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