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How many calories in
spaghetti?

Spaghetti is 158 calories per 100g, mostly carbs at 31g. Moderate carb density. Common in fitness meal prep for steady-energy carbohydrates.

158
kcal · 100g
5.8g
Protein
31g
Carbs
0.9g
Fat
Appears inLow-Fat Foods
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical spaghetti serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
134 kcal
4.9g
4 oz (113g)
179 kcal
6.6g
1 cup (~150g)
237 kcal
8.7g
In your day

What 158 calories means.

Balanced — spaghetti sits in a moderate range and fits weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain when portioned to your daily target.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
8%
per 100g · 3.7g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking30 min
🏃 Running16 min
🚴 Cycling17 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Spaghetti vs. similar foods.

How spaghetti stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Spaghetti
158 kcal / 100g
3.7g
158 kcal / 100g
3.7g
158 kcal / 100g
3.7g
158 kcal / 100g
3.7g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in spaghetti?

Spaghetti has approximately 158 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 134 calories.

How much protein is in spaghetti?

5.8g of protein per 100g. That puts spaghetti at roughly 3.7g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other grains sources.

How do I log spaghetti accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is spaghetti good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Spaghetti sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.