How much fiber is in pasta?
Pasta has 2.2 grams of fiber in 1 cup spaghetti, cooked (124 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 8% of the Daily Value, below the 10% the FDA requires before a label can call a food a good source of fiber. Per 100 grams, pasta has 1.8 grams of fiber.
2.2gof fiber in 1 cup spaghetti, cooked
9% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in pasta by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup shells | 105g | 1.9g |
| 1 cup farfalle | 107g | 1.9g |
| 1 cup rotini | 107g | 1.9g |
| 1 cup penne | 107g | 1.9g |
| 1 cup lasagne | 116g | 2.1g |
| 1 cup elbows not packed | 120g | 2.2g |
| 1 cup spaghetti not packed | 124g | 2.2g |
| 1 cup elbows packed | 132g | 2.4g |
| 1 cup spaghetti packed | 151g | 2.7g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 1.8g |
How pasta compares with other grains
Pasta ranks 4 of 8 grains in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Oatmeal4g
- Brown rice3.2g
- Pasta2.2g
- Whole wheat bread1.9g
- Popcorn1.2g
Each bar is one serving: oatmeal, 1 cup, cooked; brown rice, 1 cup, cooked; pasta, 1 cup spaghetti, cooked; whole wheat bread, 1 slice; popcorn, 1 cup, air-popped.
Regular pasta, cooked
A cup of cooked enriched spaghetti has 2.2 grams of fiber. Whole wheat pasta is a different USDA entry and is not in this library yet.
Add the vegetables to the pot
A cup of pasta with a cup of chopped broccoli is 4.6 grams. Toss in half a cup of chickpeas and it is 10.9.
More fiber alongside pasta
- Black beans: 15 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Lentils: 15.6 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Broccoli: 2.4 grams in 1 cup, chopped
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex.
Questions about fiber in pasta
- How much fiber is in pasta?
- Pasta has 2.2 grams of fiber in 1 cup spaghetti, cooked, which weighs 124 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Is pasta high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 cup spaghetti, cooked, has 2.2 grams. That is 8% of the Daily Value, below the 10% the FDA requires before a label can call a food a good source of fiber. Pasta ranks 4 of 8 grains in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of pasta?
- 1.8 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 cup spaghetti packed, weighs 151 grams and has 2.7 grams of fiber.
- How many cups of pasta would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 11.4, at 2.2 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Pasta, cooked, enriched, without added salt, retrieved October 8, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.