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How much protein is in pasta?
5.8 g per 100 g cooked
Quick facts
- 8.1 gIn 1 cup (about 140 g).
- #141Out of 223 foods on our protein chart.
- 515 gNeeded for 30 g of protein.
About pasta
Pasta is a moderate source of protein. Grains have modest protein per 100 g, especially once cooked and swollen with water, but it adds up because we eat them in large amounts.
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How it compares
Protein per 100 g, next to the foods closest to it on the chart and a few everyday staples.
| Food | Protein / 100 g |
|---|---|
| Chicken breast (cooked)Lean meat | 31 g |
| Egg (cooked)Egg | 13 g |
| Greek yogurtDairy | 10 g |
| Lentils (cooked)Legume | 9 g |
| TofuSoy product | 8 g |
| Cream cheeseSoft cheese | 6 g |
| Whole wheat pasta (cooked)Grain | 6 g |
| Pasta (cooked)Grain | 5.8 g |
| Corn tortillaBakery | 5.7 g |
| Spelt (cooked)Grain | 5.5 g |
Meals with pasta
- Shrimp ramen with egg · 60 g
- Spaghetti carbonara · 42.7 g
- Spaghetti bolognese · 42.2 g
- Mac and cheese with bacon · 40.8 g
- Tuna pasta · 38.1 g
More grain
- Wheat germ · 23 g
- Oats · 13 g
- Popcorn · 13 g
- Rice cakes · 8.2 g
- Cornflakes · 7.5 g
- Whole wheat pasta · 6 g
- Spelt · 5.5 g
- Egg noodles · 4.5 g
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FAQ
How much protein is in pasta?
Pasta cooked has 5.8 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving, 1 cup (about 140 g), gives you roughly 8.1 g.
Is pasta high in protein?
Pasta is a moderate source of protein. With 5.8 g per 100 g it ranks #141 of the 223 foods on our protein chart.
How much pasta do I need to eat for 30 g of protein?
About 515 g of pasta cooked.
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