How many carbs are in a Spaghetti, Cooked?
A 1 cup cooked (140g) serving of Spaghetti, Cooked contains 43.2g of total carbs (40.7g net carbs), 1g sugar, 221 calories, 8.1g protein, 1.3g fat and 2.5g fiber.
- Calories
- 221 cal
- Carbohydrates
- 43.2 g
- of which Sugars
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 2.5 g
- Net carbs
- 40.7 g
- Protein
- 8.1 g
- Fat
- 1.3 g
Spaghetti, Cooked nutrition at a glance
Per 1 cup cooked (140g), Spaghetti, Cooked delivers about 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily reference, 16% of the 275g daily carbohydrate reference and 9% of the 28g daily fiber reference. Sugar sits at 2% of the 50g added-sugar reference and protein contributes 16% of the 50g protein reference.
- Calories
- 158
- Carbs
- 30.9 g
- Sugar
- 0.7 g
- Protein
- 5.8 g
- Fat
- 0.9 g
- Fiber
- 1.8 g
Blood-sugar impact of Spaghetti, Cooked
Moderate glycemic impact expected. If you're monitoring blood sugar, keep an eye on total portion size and combine with protein or fat.
With 43.2g total carbs and 2.5g fiber, the net-carb figure for a 1 cup cooked (140g) serving works out to roughly 40.7g — this is the number most keto and low-carb tracking apps use. If you're managing type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia, use total carbs for insulin dosing calculations and treat net carbs as a rough guide for meal planning.
Ways to eat Spaghetti, Cooked
- Treat spaghetti, cooked as your main carb source for the meal — skip additional bread, rice or pasta on the side.
- Split a full serving of spaghetti, cooked into two smaller portions to keep post-meal glucose steadier.
- Pair spaghetti, cooked with 20–30g of protein and some healthy fat to flatten the blood-sugar response.
Frequently asked questions
Is Spaghetti, Cooked keto-friendly?
Not really. 40.7g net carbs per 1 cup cooked (140g) exceeds a full-day keto allowance for most people. It's a much better fit for a low-carb (100–150g/day) or balanced plan.
How many carbs in Spaghetti, Cooked per 100 grams?
About 30.9g of carbs, 0.7g sugar and 158 calories per 100g of Spaghetti, Cooked.
How does Spaghetti, Cooked affect blood sugar?
Moderate glycemic impact expected. If you're monitoring blood sugar, keep an eye on total portion size and combine with protein or fat.
Is Spaghetti, Cooked good for weight loss?
A serving delivers 221 calories with 8.1g protein and 2.5g fiber. Foods that are relatively high in protein and fiber per calorie tend to be more filling — with a 5% combined protein-plus-fiber-to-calorie ratio, Spaghetti, Cooked is best paired with a lean protein or vegetables so the meal keeps you full for longer.
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Open scannerSources & how these numbers are calculated
Nutrition values are consensus averages compiled from the USDA FoodData Central database for a typical 1 cup cooked (140g) serving of Spaghetti, Cooked. Actual values vary with brand, variety, ripeness and preparation — always check the label on packaged products. Daily-value percentages reference the U.S. FDA 2,000-calorie adult reference (275g carbs, 50g added sugar, 50g protein, 78g fat, 28g fiber).
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