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Calories in pasta

Around 158 kcal per 100 g cooked — easy to portion if you weigh it.

Estimate per serving

100 g cooked pasta

Calories

158 kcal

Protein

5.8 g

Carbs

31 g

Fat

0.9 g

Values are widely-accepted estimates and vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation and portion size.

Common serving sizes

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Side portion (~150 g cooked)237 kcal8.7 g46 g1.4 g
Main portion (~250 g cooked)395 kcal14.5 g77 g2.3 g
Uncooked 75 g (~165 g cooked)263 kcal9.7 g51 g1.5 g

Is pasta good for meal planning?

Pasta calories are easy to misjudge because portions stretch quickly. A typical restaurant main is closer to 250–300 g cooked — much more than most home portions.

Sauces add the most variable calories. A creamy or cheese-based sauce can add 200–400 kcal to a portion that started at 250 kcal of pasta.

How to use pasta in a meal plan

  • Tomato-based pasta with lean mince for higher protein
  • Pasta salad with tuna, sweetcorn and light dressing
  • Pasta with chicken and pesto, watching the oil
  • Wholemeal pasta with vegetables and a little parmesan

How to track pasta in GudFude

GudFude is a calorie tracker and meal planner. Add pasta to a meal, pick the serving size that matches what you ate, and your daily totals update instantly. You can save it as a favourite so logging it next time takes one tap.

GudFude shows estimates for general guidance only. It is not medical advice and does not claim to publish a verified global food database. Check packet labels when accuracy matters.

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Frequently asked questions

+How many calories in a bowl of pasta?
A home portion of around 150 g cooked is roughly 237 kcal before sauce.
+Is pasta bad for weight loss?
No. It is a normal carb that fits any deficit you respect. Watch portion size and sauce calories.
+Is wholemeal pasta lower calorie?
Slightly, with a bit more fibre. The difference is small — pick what you enjoy.
+Are these calorie values exact?
No. They are widely-accepted estimates for a typical portion. Exact calories vary by brand, ripeness, cut, preparation method and portion size. Use the value on your packet when you have one.