⏱ 45 min totalSloppy Joe
Per 1 serving · 256 g · 16 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein25g20% of calories
- Carbs32g27% of calories
- Fat29g53% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Sloppy Joe (256 g) has 479 calories, with 25 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 29 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), Vitamin C (25% DV) and thiamine (21% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 30%, 55% and 29% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein49%
- Vitamin C25%
- Thiamine21%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Niacin46%
- Vitamin B643%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)16%
- Pantothenic acid16%
- Choline15%
- Potassium12%
- Magnesium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium30%
- Saturated fat55%
- Cholesterol29%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ lb Ground beef
⅛ large (2-1/4 per lb, approx 3-3/4" long, Green bell pepper
⅛ small Onion
⅛ cup Ketchup- 🥄⅛ cup Water
½ cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tbsp Brown sugar
¼ tsp Chili powder
⅛ tsp Mustard seed- 🥄¹⁄₁₆ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ tsp Hot sauce
⅛ tbsp Worcestershire sauce- 🥄⅛ dash Salt
⅛ dash Black pepper
1 roll Hamburger bun
¼ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up, until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
- 2
Stir in the chopped green bell pepper and onion, and cook until just softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ketchup, water, and minced garlic, and stir to combine.
- 3
Season with brown sugar, chili powder, ground mustard, red pepper flakes, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- 4
Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until thickened and flavors meld, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Just before serving, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and toast the split hamburger buns, cut-side down, until golden.
- 6
Spoon the sloppy joe mixture onto the toasted buns and serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (256 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 56 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 23 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K | 7 μg | 6% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 43% |
| Folate (B9) | 63 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 101% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 16% |
| Choline | 83 mg | 15% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 81 mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 580 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 257 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 28% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 32 μg | 58% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 18 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 147 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 31 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 5,013 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 12 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 28 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 479 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 91minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 57minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 67minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sloppy Joe?
One serving of Sloppy Joe (1 serving) has 479 calories, which works out to 187 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Sloppy Joe high in protein?
It provides a solid 25 g of protein per serving (49% 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 Sloppy Joe keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 27% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sloppy Joe?
683 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Sloppy Joe?
6 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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