QUICK ANSWER
How many calories are in cooked pasta?
The selected cooked enriched pasta provides 158 kcal per 100 g. Scale from the edible portion and keep other states separate.
158 kcal / 100 gNutrition values describe a reference food state, not every individual item. Variety, water content, preparation and portion weight can change the estimate.
THE NUMBERS
Cooked pasta nutrition facts per 100 g
The values below use the reference state shown at the top of this page. Keeping one gram basis makes it easier to compare foods before translating the values to the portion you actually ate.
- Calories
- 158 kcal
- Protein
- 5.8 g
- Carbohydrate
- 30.9 g
- Fat
- 0.93 g
- Fibre
- 1.8 g
- Selenium
- 26.4 µg
- Folate
- 73 µg
- Iron
- 1.28 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 169737. Values may be rounded for readability.
SERVING SIZE
Calories by portion and serving weight
Words such as “small,” “medium,” “half” and “one piece” are convenient but imprecise. Grams make the estimate reproducible, particularly when natural foods vary in size.
MACROS
Carbohydrate, protein and fat explained
Protein
5.8 g per 100 g. From Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt.
Carbohydrate
30.9 g per 100 g. From Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt.
Fat
0.93 g per 100 g. From Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt.
MORE THAN CALORIES
Fibre, vitamins and minerals
One food does not need to provide every nutrient. These are the characteristics most useful for understanding where cooked pasta fits in a varied eating pattern.
Selenium
26.4 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Folate
73 µg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Iron
1.28 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
Manganese
0.322 mg per 100 g in the selected USDA record.
FOOD STATE MATTERS
How preparation changes the nutrition estimate
A reliable calorie entry should describe the food you actually ate—not merely a food with a similar name.
Cooked, enriched, no added salt
Selected reference.
Dry pasta
Use dry weight with a dry record.
Whole-wheat or gluten-free
Use the matching product label or record.
With sauce
Log sauce, cheese, meat and oil as part of the complete dish.
PRACTICAL CONTEXT
How cooked pasta can fit different goals
There is no universal “good” or “bad” food. Portion, frequency, the rest of the meal, preferences and individual health needs all matter.
Portion math
At 158 kcal per 100 g, the 105 g example is 165.9 kcal.
Fibre check
The selected record lists 1.8 g fibre per 100 g.
Protein check
The selected record lists 5.8 g protein per 100 g.
Best logging move
Match the pasta shape and cooked weight, then count sauce and toppings separately.
QUALITY & SAFETY
How to choose, store and prepare it
Store
Keep dry pasta sealed in a cool, dry place.
After opening or cooking
Keep cooked pasta covered and chilled when it is not being served.
Prepare
Use clean utensils for a prepared batch.
Safety boundary
The nutrient record does not establish storage duration; follow current local guidance for cooked pasta.
PHOTO LOGGING
How to log cooked pasta more accurately
A food photo can suggest the ingredient, but it cannot always reveal exact weight, hidden oil or preparation details. These checks turn an image guess into a better estimate.
- 01
Match the exact reference state: Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt.
- 02
Use edible grams. Calories are scaled from the selected per-100-g record; named portion weights come from the same local USDA record.
- 03
Log oil, sauce, sweetener, salt and recipe ingredients separately.
- 04
Use a separate record when preparation changes the food state.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cooked pasta calorie and nutrition questions
How many calories are in 100 g of pasta?
158 kcal in the selected Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt record.
How much fibre is in pasta?
1.8 g per 100 g in the selected record.
Which pasta state does this page use?
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. Preparation and edible state are part of the answer.
Can dry pasta use these cooked values?
No. Water changes cooked weight, so dry pasta needs a dry record.
How are the portion calories calculated?
Each portion is scaled from 158 kcal per 100 g. Named portion weights come from the selected source record.
KEEP EXPLORING
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SOURCES & METHOD
Where these numbers come from
Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, per 100 g edible portion. Numeric nutrition and named-portion claims use the nutrition-reviewed local USDA record. Preparation notes cover the common USDA forms of this food. The nutrient record does not establish storage duration, clinical advice or food-safety limits; use package directions and current authoritative guidance where relevant.
Open USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy record 169737 ↗Page reviewed 26 August 2026. We show the food state, gram basis and source record so readers can check the estimate instead of treating one number as universally exact.