What is the pasta serving size based on - dry or cooked?

musicgirl99

I'm very confused. I'm making whole grain linguine tonight and the box (Barilla brand) says 2 oz. is a serving size. However, they didn't specify whether that's 2 oz. cooked or 2 oz. dry. That's a big difference and I don't want to overeat or underestimate my calorie intake. Anyone know whether they mean dry or cooked? I appreciate any help. Thanks!

JBennis1013

This also confuses me...

melizerd

It's uncooked weight.

NCisME

confuses me as well..

Looking forward to reponses.

polo571

its UNCOOKED

Nikstergirl

Pretty sure that's uncooked... usually a serving is something like a cup cooked. Or maybe it's a half cup... whatever. If it's in ounces, I'd say that is before cooking.

MassiveDelta

2oz uncooked however that should convert to 1 cup cooked spaghetti other pastas will vary slightly

tabbychiro

It's dry.

When it's cooked water is absorbed but the amount of water may vary depending on how long you cook it.

KokomoJoe

I believe the package is for dry pasta and when you cook it in water it will absorb, however water has no calories so your good there.

tabbychiro

I believe the package is for dry pasta and when you cook it in water it will absorb, however water has no calories so your good there.

Right, but the water will affect the size. Probably not too significantly but it's not something the company can control so I'm guessing that's why they go by uncooked sizes.

nickscutie

I found this on the subject:

http://www.ilovepasta.org/faqs.html#Q10

LuckyLeprechaun

uncooked. for sure.

LuckyLeprechaun

same is true of rice, or other stuff you cook in water which swells up

RMinVA

2oz uncooked however that should convert to 1 cup cooked spaghetti other pastas will vary slightly

Exactly. As a rule of thumb most cooked pastas are between 180-220 cals per cup.