italian · Restaurant plate
Calories in plate of pasta with tomato sauce?
About 320 kcal for a typical restaurant plate.
The calories come primarily from carbohydrates in the pasta and fats in the cooking oil or cheese. Tomato sauce adds minimal calories unless thickened with oil or sugar.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked, 140 g | 220 kcal | 8 g | 43 g | 1 g |
| Tomato Sauce | 1/2 cup, 125 g | 35 kcal | 2 g | 6 g | 1 g |
| Olive Oil | 1 tsp, 5 g | 40 kcal | 0 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 tbsp grated, 5 g | 22 kcal | 2 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 275 g | 317 kcal | 12 g | 49 g | 8 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Add 1 oz mozzarella1 oz+85 kcal
- Use zucchini noodles1 cup−180 kcal
- Omit olive oil−40 kcal
- Add 1 oz pepperoni1 oz+140 kcal
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