Calories in pasta by the cup, cooked or dry
A loosely filled cup of cooked spaghetti has 196 calories
A loosely filled cup of cooked spaghetti has 196 calories. Pack the cup and it holds 151 g and 239 calories.
A cup of cooked penne is lighter, 107 g and 169 calories. Each shape fills a cup to a different weight, so a scale gives a closer number than a measuring cup.
USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. Source checked September 29, 2026.
The 2 oz serving of dry pasta
A 2 oz serving of dry pasta is 57 g and has 211 calories. That's the portion to use when you weigh pasta before it goes in the pot.
Dry pasta has 371 calories per 100 g and cooked pasta has 158. Match the number to the state the pasta was in when you weighed it.
| Portion | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg | Portion source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup cooked spaghetti, loosely filled | 124 g | 196 | 7.2 | 38.3 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 loosely filled cup of spaghetti |
| 1 cup cooked spaghetti, packed | 151 g | 239 | 8.8 | 46.6 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 packed cup of spaghetti |
| 1 cup cooked penne | 107 g | 169 | 6.2 | 33 | 1 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 cup of penne |
| 2 oz dry pasta | 57 g | 211 | 7.4 | 42.6 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 3.4 | 0 | USDA portion, 2 oz |
| 1 cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti, loosely filled | 117 g | 174 | 7 | 35.2 | 2 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 0 | USDA portion, 1 loosely filled cup of spaghetti |
USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, dry, enriched. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked. Source checked September 29, 2026.
What's in a cup of cooked spaghetti
A loosely filled cup of cooked spaghetti has 38.3 g of carbs, 7.2 g of protein, 2.2 g of fiber and 1.2 g of fat.
Choosing between grains? White rice, brown rice, quinoa and oats each have a page, and the calorie references list the rest.
| Nutrient | 1 cup cooked spaghetti, loosely filled | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal | 158 kcal |
| Protein | 7.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Carbs | 38.3 g | 30.9 g |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 2.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugar | 0.7 g | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 1.2 mg | 1 mg |
- Calories in white rice
- Calories in brown rice
- Calories in quinoa
- Calories in oats
- All calorie references
USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Regular or whole-wheat, cooked or dry
Cooked whole-wheat pasta has 149 calories and 3.9 g of fiber per 100 g, against 158 calories and 1.8 g of fiber for regular enriched pasta.
Dry, the two come to 352 calories per 100 g for whole-wheat and 371 for regular.
| Preparation | Weight | Calories kcal | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Fiber g | Sugar g | Sodium mg | Caffeine mg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooked enriched pasta without added salt | 100 g | 158 | 5.8 | 30.9 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 1 | 0 |
| Dry enriched pasta | 100 g | 371 | 13 | 74.7 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 2.7 | 6 | 0 |
| Cooked whole-wheat pasta | 100 g | 149 | 6 | 30.1 | 1.7 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 4 | 0 |
| Dry whole-wheat pasta | 100 g | 352 | 13.9 | 73.4 | 2.9 | 9.2 | 2.7 | 6 | Not reported |
USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, dry, enriched. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, whole-wheat, dry. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Weigh pasta dry or after draining
Weigh it dry before cooking or cooked after draining, then enter the grams. The calculator uses cooked enriched pasta. For dry pasta, use 371 calories per 100 g instead.
Sauce, cheese and olive oil count on their own. Tell TrueCal about the whole plate and review what it estimates.
124 g has about 196 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, dry, enriched. Source checked September 29, 2026.
How many calories are in a serving of pasta?
A 2 oz serving of dry pasta has 211 calories. Cooked, a loosely filled cup of spaghetti has 196.
USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, dry, enriched. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Is whole-wheat pasta lower in calories?
Slightly. Cooked whole-wheat pasta has 149 calories per 100 g against 158 for regular. A loosely filled cup of whole-wheat spaghetti is 117 g and 174 calories.
USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked. Source checked September 29, 2026.
Log the portion you ate
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USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, dry, enriched. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked. USDA FoodData Central. Pasta, whole-wheat, dry. Source checked September 29, 2026.