Calories in 1/2 Cup of Dry Pasta
1/2 cup of dry pasta (46 g) has 169 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 5.9 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 34 g of carbohydrates, a split of 14% protein, 4% fat and 82% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of dry pasta has 84 and 3/4 cup of dry pasta has 253 calories. Burning 169 calories takes about 30 minutes of brisk walking or 14 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Dry Pasta: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of dry pasta?
1/2 cup of dry pasta weighs about 46 g and has 169 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of dry pasta?
1/2 cup of dry pasta has 5.9 g of protein, which is 12% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of dry pasta?
1/2 cup of dry pasta has 34 g of carbohydrates, including 1.5 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much dry pasta is 100 calories?
100 calories of dry pasta is 27 g, about 1/4 cup of dry pasta.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 168927. Original description: Pasta, dry, unenriched. Portion weights are USDA household measures.