Calories in Pasta (cooked)
221kcal
Per 1 cup cooked (140g)
Protein
8.1g
Carbs
43.4g
Fat
1.3g
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Cooked semolina pasta — quick carb and modest protein source.
Higher protein than rice. Whole-wheat versions have more fiber (~6g vs 2g per cup). Great around training; easy to overserve.
Best for
- training days and glycogen refill — 31g carbs / 100g
- budget meals where cheap energy density matters
Watch out
- portion creep — cooked volume looks bigger than the grams you meant
- sauces and oils that turn a carb staple into a hidden calorie sink
How to log it
Weigh cooked pasta (cooked) if that is the state in the DB serving. 1 cup cooked (~140g) is the practical unit in the app.
Where it fits the day
Best next to a protein source. Alone it is fuel, not a complete macro plan.
Cooked, grilled, fried & breaded
Plain pasta (cooked) is the baseline above. Oil, frying, and restaurant prep usually raise the estimate — typical kcal per 100g:
These are typical ranges, not lab measurements. Restaurant recipes, oils, and sauces vary — treat them as logging estimates and edit if your plate looks heavier.
Common serving sizes
Per 100g: 158 kcal · 5.8g P · 31g C · 0.9g F