Pasta
Moderate calorie densityCalories per 100 g
375
Density
3.75kcal/g
Protein / 100g
12.5g
Carbs / 100g
78.6g
Fat / 100g
1.8g
Where this food sits on the scale
01.546+ kcal/g
Pasta has 3.75 calories per gram (375 per 100 g). Balanced foods. Reasonable in normal portions, but the calories add up faster than you might expect. For comparison, water-rich vegetables sit near 0.2 kcal/g while pure oils reach about 9 kcal/g.
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cup | 56 g | 210 |
| 100 g | 100 g | 375 |
Where the calories come from
- Protein12.5 g / 100 g13% of calories
- Carbs78.6 g / 100 g83% of calories
- Fat1.8 g / 100 g4% of calories
Quick comparisons
- Pasta is 25× as dense than Cucumber, With Peel, Raw (3.75 vs 0.15 kcal/g).
- Pasta is 8.2× as dense than Apple Juice, Canned Or Bottled, Unsweetened, With Added Ascorbic Acid (3.75 vs 0.46 kcal/g).
- Pasta is 1.5× as dense than Chicken Breast Tenders, Breaded, Cooked, Microwaved (3.75 vs 2.52 kcal/g).
Frequently asked questions about pasta
- How many calories are in 100 grams of pasta?
- Pasta contains 375 calories per 100 g, along with 12.5 g of protein, 78.6 g of carbohydrates, and 1.8 g of fat.
- What is the calorie density of pasta?
- Pasta has a calorie density of 3.75 kcal per gram, which places it in the moderate tier (1.5 – 4 kcal/g).
- How many calories are in one cup of pasta?
- One cup of Pasta weighs about 56 g and provides roughly 210 calories.
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