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Can cats eat plain pasta & noodles?

A little

A strand or two of plain pasta is fine — not instant ramen.

How much

Up to per day 10g about 3 pieces · 1 strand ≈ 3 g

4 kg adult cat, treats ≤10% of ~200 kcal/day

PreparationPlain, cut short.

Why

Boiled noodles are just wheat — not toxic, not nutritious. Sauces and broths carry garlic, onion and salt. Cut long strands.

If your cat has a condition

  • Kidney disease OK to give Lower than the 2,000 mg/1000kcal kidney-diet line. Phosphorus 62 mg/1000kcal
  • Diabetes A little At this portion it is only 2.7 g of carbohydrate. Carbs 83% of calories
  • Heart disease (HCM) OK to give Low in salt. Sodium 54 mg/1000kcal
  • Urinary stones OK to give No specific stone concern known — water intake matters more.

Nutrition per 100 g

Nutrients per 100 g, with phosphorus also shown per 1000 kcal
Calories129 kcal
Protein3.8 g
Fat0 g
Carbohydrate26.9 g
Phosphorus8 mg 62 mg/1000kcal
Sodium7 mg
Potassium29 mg

Source: Korea MFDS Food Nutrient Database — 파스타_스파게티_말린것을 삶은것

SourcesReviewed 2026-10-24

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