Pasta (spaghetti), cooked Nutrition
Calories in pasta (spaghetti), cooked100 g of pasta (spaghetti), cooked has 158 kcal.
| Per | 100 g | 1 cup cooked (140 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 158 | 221.2 |
| Protein (g) | 5.8 | 8.1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 30.9 | 43.3 |
| Fat (g) | 0.9 | 1.3 |
| Fibre (g) | 1.8 | 2.5 |
How we got the portion numbers
- The reference values are per 100 g. A portion of 140 g scales by 140 ÷ 100 = 1.4.
- Energy: 158 × 1.4 = 221.2 kcal — the same factor gives every other row in the portion column.
Check it backwards
221.2 kcal ÷ 1.4 = 158 kcal per 100 g — the reference value we started with.
Questions people also ask
How many calories are in pasta (spaghetti), cooked?
100 g has 158 kcal. 1 cup cooked (140 g) has about 221 kcal.
How much protein is in pasta (spaghetti), cooked?
5.8 g per 100 g, so 1 cup cooked gives about 8.1 g.
Where do these values come from?
USDA FoodData Central reference entries, rounded. They are typical values — the exact food on your plate varies with variety, ripeness and cooking, so the page says 'about' where it scales a portion.