Cereal Grains and Pasta

How many carbs are in pasta, whole-wheat, cooked?

1 cup penne of pasta, whole-wheat, cooked contains about 29.2g of carbohydrate, 25.4g net carbs after subtracting 3.8g of fiber, 5.8g of protein, and 145 calories.

1 cup penne contains 29.2g carbs 25.4g net carbs · 3.8g fiber · 5.8g protein · 145 cal

Carbs by portion size

PortionTotal carbsFiberNet carbs
1 cup penne (97g)29.2g3.8g25.4g
1 cup shells (105g)31.6g4.1g27.5g
1 cup rotini (107g)32.2g4.2g28g
1 cup farfalle (107g)32.2g4.2g28g
1 cup lasagne (116g)34.9g4.5g30.4g
1 cup spaghetti not packed (117g)35.2g4.6g30.6g

Net carbs in pasta, whole-wheat, cooked

1 cup penne of pasta, whole-wheat, cooked contains 25.4g of net carbs — total carbs (29.2g) minus dietary fiber (3.8g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.

Full nutrition for pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (per 100g)

Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (sr legacy dataset, fdcId 168910). Values are per 100 grams.

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Frequently asked questions

How many carbs are in pasta, whole-wheat, cooked?

1 cup penne of pasta, whole-wheat, cooked contains about 29.2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 3.8g of fiber, the net carbs are about 25.4g.

How many net carbs are in pasta, whole-wheat, cooked?

Net carbs in 1 cup penne of pasta, whole-wheat, cooked are about 25.4g — that is total carbs (29.2g) minus dietary fiber (3.8g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.

Is pasta, whole-wheat, cooked good for diabetics?

Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.

Is pasta, whole-wheat, cooked keto-friendly?

Whether pasta, whole-wheat, cooked fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup penne) provides about 25.4g of net carbs.

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