Calories in 1/2 Cup of Cooked Pasta
1/2 cup of cooked pasta (70 g) has 110 calories. That is 5% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 4 g of protein, 0.6 g of fat and 21 g of carbohydrates, a split of 15% protein, 5% fat and 80% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of cooked pasta has 55 and 3/4 cup of cooked pasta has 165 calories. Burning 110 calories takes about 20 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Pasta: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of cooked pasta?
1/2 cup of cooked pasta weighs about 70 g and has 110 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of cooked pasta?
1/2 cup of cooked pasta has 4 g of protein, which is 8% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of cooked pasta?
1/2 cup of cooked pasta has 21 g of carbohydrates, including 1.3 g of fiber and 0.4 g of sugars.
How much cooked pasta is 100 calories?
100 calories of cooked pasta is 64 g, about 1/2 cup of cooked pasta.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2708357. Original description: Pasta, cooked. Portion weights are USDA household measures.