Pasta (Dry, Short Shapes)
One level US cup of pasta weighs 105 g (3.7 oz). A tablespoon is 6.6 g. Per 100 g: 371 calories and 13 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2.2 g | 0.08 oz | 8.2 | 0.29 g | 1.7 g | 0.03 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 6.6 g | 0.23 oz | 24.5 | 0.86 g | 5 g | 0.1 g |
| ¼ cup | 26.3 g | 0.93 oz | 97.4 | 3.4 g | 19.7 g | 0.39 g |
| ⅓ cup | 35 g | 1.2 oz | 130 | 4.6 g | 26.3 g | 0.52 g |
| ½ cup | 52.5 g | 1.9 oz | 195 | 6.8 g | 39.4 g | 0.79 g |
| 1 cup | 105 g | 3.7 oz | 390 | 13.7 g | 78.8 g | 1.6 g |
| 2 cups | 210 g | 7.4 oz | 779 | 27.3 g | 158 g | 3.2 g |
Raw vs cooked weight
Boil in plenty of salted water for 9 to 11 minutes.
Calories and protein stay the same when cooking; only water weight is added.
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 14% from protein, 82% from carbs and 4% from fat.
Pasta gets most of its calories from carbohydrates: about 14% from protein, 82% from carbs and 4% from fat. One cup (105 g) has 390 calories, 13.7 g protein and 3.4 g fiber.
How to measure
Pour it into the cup and shake gently to level. For tracking, weigh it dry on a scale before cooking.
For this ingredient: Cup weights vary by shape. Weigh pasta for accuracy.
Tips from the kitchen
- A standard serving is 56 g (2 oz) dry.
- Weigh dry pasta, not cooked, for consistent tracking.
- Save a cup of pasta water to loosen sauces.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of pasta?
One level US cup of pasta weighs about 105 g (3.7 oz). Cup weights vary by shape. Weigh pasta for accuracy.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of pasta?
One level tablespoon weighs about 6.6 g, and one teaspoon about 2.2 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of pasta?
100 g has 13 g protein, 75 g carbs, 1.5 g fat and 371 calories.
How much does 100 g of dry pasta weigh after cooking?
About 225 g. It absorbs water, so the weight goes up about 2.25 times while the calories stay the same.