Nutrition Facts

How Many Calories in Pasta?

Pasta has 200 calories per serving (2 oz dry (56g), about 1 cup cooked).

Per Serving: 2 oz dry (56g), about 1 cup cooked
200Calories
7gProtein
1gFat
42gCarbs

Other Serving Sizes

1 cup cooked: 200 cal · ½ cup: 100 cal · 100g dry: 357 cal

Tracking Tip

Pasta's reputation as fattening is undeserved — a serving is only 200 cal. The problem is that restaurants serve 3-4 servings on one plate, and the sauce (cream, cheese, oil) often has more calories than the pasta itself.

Common Questions

Is pasta bad for weight loss?

No. A serving of pasta is 200 cal — totally reasonable. The issue is portion size (restaurants serve 3-4x a serving) and calorie-dense sauces. Pasta with marinara sauce at home? Perfectly fine for weight loss.

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