2 oz spaghetti is...?

fueledbychange
fueledbychange Posts: 132 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So, I know that I reeeeaally need a food scale, but until I can get one, I'll rely on your help!
In cups, what's 2 oz of spaghetti? I am thinking about half a cup... but I really have no clue.
TIA!
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  • KateParker01
    KateParker01 Posts: 33 Member
    Cooked or uncooked? Cooked it's probably about a cup lightly packed, but I haven't any to hand to test!
  • fueledbychange
    fueledbychange Posts: 132 Member
    On the box it says '2 oz dry' So I know that by cooking it, it will be heavier due to the water it absorbs. So, 2 oz uncooked, would that be even more than one cup?
  • jkcrawford
    jkcrawford Posts: 435 Member
    2oz is = to 1/4 cup
  • pigote
    pigote Posts: 615 Member
    Half a cup cooked
  • millerch88
    millerch88 Posts: 56 Member
    not sure of the cup to oz ratio for that, but uncooked it should be less by volume because the pasta will expand/grow when it cooks. It may be a bit heavier too, but it will take up more space cooked. Invest in a simple scale. They're awesome. And hopefully someone else can give you a definite answer to this.
  • lindsiswatchingyou
    lindsiswatchingyou Posts: 114 Member
    Until you get a scale the easiest way to measure is to:

    1. see how many servings per container
    2. divide the food in half on your counter and then half again...
    3. keep going until you have the correct number of servings divided out
    4. then put in baggies because once you've removed a portion it'll be harder to estimate again

    FYI: 2 oz of penne pasta is 1 1/4 cups. A bit hard to equate that to spaghetti though.
  • erin8010
    erin8010 Posts: 5
    I think 2oz (uncooked) is about 200cals,I was shocked at that, not sure in cups though sorry!
  • UrbanWild
    UrbanWild Posts: 48
    Just a thought: if you want to cut down on your carbs, why not try using spagehetti squash instead of pasta? It's a mild-tasting squash and adapts well to pasta recipes--without the calories and carbs--which means you can eat more! Had some for lunch today with a little sauce and turkey meatballs. Yummy!
  • I_love_frogs
    I_love_frogs Posts: 340 Member
    2 oz dry spaghetti = 1 cup cooked <lightly packed in cup>
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    Uncooked, it's about 1/4 cup, but ounces and cups don't translate well, so there will be some variance.
  • lindsiswatchingyou
    lindsiswatchingyou Posts: 114 Member
    Just a thought: if you want to cut down on your carbs, why not try using spagehetti squash instead of pasta? It's a mild-tasting squash and adapts well to pasta recipes--without the calories and carbs--which means you can eat more! Had some for lunch today with a little sauce and turkey meatballs. Yummy!

    I still haven't tried spaghetti squash...VERY afraid I'll be disappointed
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    Before I bought a food scale, I just went by how many servings were in the box and then eyeballed it. :ohwell:
    Yes, definitely need to invest in a food scale :happy: You'll be surprised at the true serving sizes.
  • gramacanada
    gramacanada Posts: 557 Member
    Most packages say 85 grams per serving. That's a little bigger than a quarter (25 cents) if you hold it straight up. It's about one cup cooked. This only works for spaghetti. Scales are cheap. And easy to find.
  • hollyNhollywood
    hollyNhollywood Posts: 426 Member
    Just a thought: if you want to cut down on your carbs, why not try using spagehetti squash instead of pasta? It's a mild-tasting squash and adapts well to pasta recipes--without the calories and carbs--which means you can eat more! Had some for lunch today with a little sauce and turkey meatballs. Yummy!

    I still haven't tried spaghetti squash...VERY afraid I'll be disappointed

    quinoa pasta is pretty good... despite it being very yellow in color :happy:
  • angeldaae
    angeldaae Posts: 348 Member
    2 oz dry spaghetti = 1 cup cooked <lightly packed in cup>

    ^^This is correct.
  • nikbolok
    nikbolok Posts: 107 Member
    Just a thought: if you want to cut down on your carbs, why not try using spagehetti squash instead of pasta? It's a mild-tasting squash and adapts well to pasta recipes--without the calories and carbs--which means you can eat more! Had some for lunch today with a little sauce and turkey meatballs. Yummy!

    Absolute god-sent vegetable. LOVELOVELOVE. I usually use a lil butter (yes the full fat, I don't like eating chemicals) or EVOO and just a smidge of salt. DELISH. Have tried it as a "pasta" dish as well, fresh crushed tomato sauce. Also DELISH.

    Also will say that food scale is a must, helps in calculations. "eyeballing it" proves to be tough.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    2 oz dry spaghetti = 1 cup cooked <lightly packed in cup>

    ^^This is correct.

    But if you've already cooked it, it's too late to measure...
  • lindsiswatchingyou
    lindsiswatchingyou Posts: 114 Member
    2 oz dry spaghetti = 1 cup cooked <lightly packed in cup>

    ^^This is correct.

    But if you've already cooked it, it's too late to measure...

    Still laughing here...:laugh:
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,449 Member
    ........and aren't you glad you asked MFP? :laugh:


    Uncooked, my rule of thumb is....the amount of spaghetti that would fit comfortably in a circle the size of a quarter. So make a circle with your thumb ( like an "Okay".) Then fit a quarter into the circle. The amount of spaghetti that will now sit comfortably in that circle is about 2 oz cooked.
  • jd5351
    jd5351 Posts: 116 Member
    Just a thought: if you want to cut down on your carbs, why not try using spagehetti squash instead of pasta? It's a mild-tasting squash and adapts well to pasta recipes--without the calories and carbs--which means you can eat more! Had some for lunch today with a little sauce and turkey meatballs. Yummy!

    I still haven't tried spaghetti squash...VERY afraid I'll be disappointed

    Spaghetti squash is great! I'm actually eating it now! :)
  • Ruthe8
    Ruthe8 Posts: 423 Member
    You should be able to estimate based on how much is in the whole box.
  • kjw1031
    kjw1031 Posts: 300 Member
    Just a thought: if you want to cut down on your carbs, why not try using spagehetti squash instead of pasta? It's a mild-tasting squash and adapts well to pasta recipes--without the calories and carbs--which means you can eat more! Had some for lunch today with a little sauce and turkey meatballs. Yummy!

    I still haven't tried spaghetti squash...VERY afraid I'll be disappointed

    I think it's worthwhile trying - - - many people like it as a pasta replacement.

    I like it as a vegetable side dish, but I don't prefer it with sauce and meatballs. There is a pumpkin-esque flavor to it that does not go well with Italian flavors to me.

    If I'm having Italian, I just hoard my daily calories and carbs and have the pasta. BUT like I said, many people like it, so give it a try!
  • caitlyn30
    caitlyn30 Posts: 207 Member
    84 noodles!:happy:
  • lindsiswatchingyou
    lindsiswatchingyou Posts: 114 Member
    [/quote]

    I think it's worthwhile trying - - - many people like it as a pasta replacement.

    I like it as a vegetable side dish, but I don't prefer it with sauce and meatballs. There is a pumpkin-esque flavor to it that does not go well with Italian flavors to me.

    If I'm having Italian, I just hoard my daily calories and carbs and have the pasta. BUT like I said, many people like it, so give it a try!
    [/quote]

    I like it as a side dish...so I think I will
  • C00lCountry
    C00lCountry Posts: 282
    16 oz of spaghetti came out to 2 lbs and 4 oz cooked.
    I hope this info helps you.
  • savbentley
    savbentley Posts: 103
    I'll make this easy for you since I had spaghetti a few days ago and used a food scale. It's about a cup, packed lightly. I don't know why people are thinking 1/4 of a cup, that's barely any food LOL. But that is the actual measured answer. :)
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,449 Member
    Just a thought: if you want to cut down on your carbs, why not try using spagehetti squash instead of pasta? It's a mild-tasting squash and adapts well to pasta recipes--without the calories and carbs--which means you can eat more! Had some for lunch today with a little sauce and turkey meatballs. Yummy!

    I still haven't tried spaghetti squash...VERY afraid I'll be disappointed

    I think it's worthwhile trying - - - many people like it as a pasta replacement.

    I like it as a vegetable side dish, but I don't prefer it with sauce and meatballs. There is a pumpkin-esque flavor to it that does not go well with Italian flavors to me.

    If I'm having Italian, I just hoard my daily calories and carbs and have the pasta. BUT like I said, many people like it, so give it a try!

    I wanted to elbow my way back in, here. I loooooove shredded zucchini and spaghetti sauce. Sauteed zucchini with a little EVOO and some garlic and pepper....you can either use it as a pasta "supplement" and still have a little pasta too - by mixing the two, or you can sub it straight up for pasta noodles. So good.
  • erin8010
    erin8010 Posts: 5
    I think 2oz (uncooked) is about 200cals,I was shocked at that, not sure in cups though sorry!
    yeah i forget i'm in england, cups are not so popular!
  • AliceNov2011
    AliceNov2011 Posts: 471 Member
    Shirataki noodles ROCK!

    8 oz = 40 calories

    http://www.hungry-girl.com/biteout/show/2157
  • michellekicks
    michellekicks Posts: 3,624 Member
    2 oz dry spaghetti = 1 cup cooked <lightly packed in cup>

    ^^This is correct.

    But if you've already cooked it, it's too late to measure...

    Still laughing here...:laugh:

    I thought it was just me. I had to re-read that 6 times to make sure.

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