⏱ 20 min totalSimple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Per 1 serving · 327 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein32g20% of calories
- Carbs73g45% of calories
- Fat26g36% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (327 g) has 667 calories, with 32 g of protein, 73 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (45% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and Vitamin E (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 45% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein65%
- Dietary fiber24%
- Vitamin E22%
- Thiamine68%
- Riboflavin (B2)43%
- Niacin100%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K17%
- Choline17%
- Potassium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
- Saturated fat45%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
- 2
Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- 3
Stir in the pasta sauce. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes to meld flavors. If the sauce seems too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- 4
Toss the drained spaghetti with some sauce or plate the pasta and spoon the meat sauce over the top. Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (327 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 47 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 20 μg | 17% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 68% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 43% |
| Niacin | 16 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 55% |
| Folate (B9) | 226 μg | 57% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 101% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 20% |
| Choline | 94 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 73 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 6 mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 906 mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 87 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 384 mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.4 mg | 47% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 41% |
| Selenium | 73 μg | 132% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 501 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 69 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 7 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 16,275 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 2 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 11 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 5 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 53 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 667 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 127minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 80minCycling (moderate)
- 56minRunning (6 mph)
- 94minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce?
One serving of Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce (1 serving) has 667 calories, which works out to 204 calories per 100 g. That is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce high in protein?
It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (65% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 66 g of net carbs and 45% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce?
618 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Simple Spaghetti and Meat Sauce?
9.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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