How much whole wheat pasta, cooked to hit 30 g of protein?
You’d need about
565 g
roughly 20 oz · 702 kcalWhole wheat pasta, cooked isn't really a protein food. Hitting 30 g of protein from it alone would take about 565 g (20 oz) — far more than anyone would eat in a sitting. Treat it as an extra, not your protein source.
5.3 gprotein / 100 g
124kcal / 100 g
4.3 gprotein / 100 kcal
How much whole wheat pasta, cooked for different protein targets
| Protein target | Whole wheat pasta, cooked | In ounces |
|---|---|---|
| 15 g | 285 g | 10.0 oz |
| 20 g | 375 g | 13 oz |
| 25 g | 470 g | 17 oz |
| 30 g | 565 g | 20 oz |
| 40 g | 755 g | 27 oz |
| 50 g | 945 g | 33 oz |
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Questions
- How much whole wheat pasta, cooked do I need for 30 g of protein?
- About 565 g — roughly 20 oz — of whole wheat pasta, cooked provides 30 g of protein, based on its 5.3 g of protein per 100 g.
- How much protein is in whole wheat pasta, cooked?
- Whole wheat pasta, cooked has about 5.3 g of protein per 100 g, at roughly 124 kcal per 100 g.
- Is whole wheat pasta, cooked a good way to hit protein goals on a GLP-1?
- Not on its own — whole wheat pasta, cooked is fairly low in protein, so it's better as a side than as your main protein when appetite is limited.
Figures are approximate estimates per 100 g and vary by brand, cut, and preparation. This is general information, not medical or nutritional advice. See our Medical Disclaimer.