How many calories are in a portion of pasta?

A typical 75 g dry portion of pasta has about 265 kcal before sauce.

No more than other carbohydrate foods. Portion size and sauce make the biggest difference.

Calories in pasta

Dry pasta has about 355 kcal per 100 g. It more than doubles in weight when cooked, so cooked pasta has about 158 kcal per 100 g.

By the Calori team · Updated 21 October 2026 · 3 min read

Pasta calories by portion

Portion	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
Portion: 75 g dry	266 kcal	9.4 g	52.5 g	1.1 g
Large portion: 100 g dry	355 kcal	12.5 g	70 g	1.5 g
100 g cooked pasta	158 kcal
Portion cooked (about 180 g from 75 g dry)	266 kcal

Pasta nutrition per 100 g

Energy	355 kcal (1485 kJ)
Protein	12.5 g
Carbohydrate	70 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	1.5 g
Fibre	3 g

Typical values. Carbohydrate excludes fibre, as on UK food labels. Brands and varieties differ, so check the label where there is one.

Dry vs cooked weight

Pasta absorbs water as it cooks, so 75 g of dry pasta weighs about 170 to 190 g cooked. Log the weight the way you measured it. Logging cooked pasta as dry more than doubles the calories.

Pasta sauces

Tomato-based sauces are usually 50 to 100 kcal a portion. Creamy sauces like carbonara or alfredo can be 300 to 500. A spoonful of pesto is about 100 kcal.

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a portion of pasta?: A typical 75 g dry portion of pasta has about 265 kcal before sauce.
Is pasta fattening?: No more than other carbohydrate foods. Portion size and sauce make the biggest difference.