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Whole-wheat pasta (cooked) vs Pasta (cooked): calories and nutrition compared
Gram for gram, whole-wheat pasta (cooked) and pasta (cooked) are about the same in calories. Per 100 g: whole-wheat pasta (cooked) ≈149 calories, pasta (cooked) ≈158. In a typical portion, 1 cup spaghetti not packed of whole-wheat pasta (cooked) is about 174 calories and 1 cup spaghetti not packed of pasta (cooked) about 196.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Whole-wheat pasta (cooked) | Pasta (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 149 kcal | 158 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g | 5.8 g |
| Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 30.9 g |
| of which sugars | 0.8 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 3.9 g | 1.8 g |
| Fat | 1.7 g | 0.9 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole-wheat pasta (cooked) | 1 cup spaghetti not packed | 117 g | 174 | 7 g |
| Pasta (cooked) | 1 cup spaghetti not packed | 124 g | 196 | 7.2 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 4 g of protein in whole-wheat pasta (cooked), about 3.7 g in pasta (cooked).
Which one to pick
- More fiber: Whole-wheat pasta (cooked).
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Whole-wheat pasta (cooked) (FDC 168910), Pasta (cooked) (FDC 169737).
Full nutrition pages: Whole-wheat pasta (cooked) · Pasta (cooked)