Pasta, cooked โ€” Protein & Portion Scorecard

USDA FoodData Central breakdown in US ounces and grams โ€” plus exact portions to hit your per-meal protein target.

USDA Per-Serving & 30g Target

4 oz = 6.6g Protein (179 kcal)

To hit 30g of protein from pasta, cooked, measure 18.2 oz (517 g) for ~817 calories.

Per 4 oz (113g US)
6.6g P
179 kcal ยท 35g C ยท 1g F
Per 100 Grams
5.8g P
158 kcal ยท 30.9g C ยท 0.9g F
Per 1 Pound (16 oz)
26.3g P
717 kcal total
30g Protein Portion
18.2 oz
517g ยท 817 kcal
Portion Target Table

How Much Pasta, cooked for 20g, 30g, 40g, and 50g of Protein?

Protein Goal US Ounces (oz) Grams (g) Calories Carbs / Fat
20g Protein 12.2 oz 345 g 545 kcal 106.6g C ยท 3.1g F
30g Protein 18.2 oz 517 g 817 kcal 159.8g C ยท 4.7g F
40g Protein 24.3 oz 690 g 1,090 kcal 213.2g C ยท 6.2g F
50g Protein 30.4 oz 862 g 1,362 kcal 266.4g C ยท 7.8g F

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