Calories in Pasta, wholewheat
Per 1 cup, 140 g
Pasta, wholewheat has 209 calories per 1 cup, 140 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 9.0 g of protein, 42.0 g of carbohydrate, 1.2 g of fat and 5.6 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 149 calories and 6.4 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as a source of protein, a source of fibre and low in fat. Double the fibre of white pasta for slightly fewer calories.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 cup, 140 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 209 kcal | 149 kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 9.0 g | 6.4 g | 18% |
| Carbohydrate | 42.0 g | 30.0 g | 16% |
| Fat | 1.2 g | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Fibre | 5.6 g | 4.0 g | 19% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
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Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about pasta, wholewheat
How many calories are in pasta, wholewheat?
Pasta, wholewheat has 209 calories per 1 cup, 140 g, which is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of pasta, wholewheat?
100 g of pasta, wholewheat contains 149 calories.
How much protein is in pasta, wholewheat?
One serving of 1 cup, 140 g provides 9.0 g of protein — 6.4 g per 100 g, or 18% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in pasta, wholewheat?
One serving of 1 cup, 140 g contains 42.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 5.6 g is fibre.
What is pasta, wholewheat a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, pasta, wholewheat qualifies as a source of protein, a source of fibre and low in fat. At least 12% of its calories come from protein. 3 g or more of fibre per 100 g. Under 3 g of fat per 100 g.