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Spaghetti Bolognese

Per 1 serving · 315 g · 15 ingredients

Calories
426
21%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    20g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    55g
    52% of calories
  • Fat
    14g
    30% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spaghetti Bolognese (315 g) has 426 calories, with 20 g of protein, 55 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (39% DV), dietary fiber (25% DV) and Vitamin C (25% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
135cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.6g
Net carbs
48g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7.1g
9.5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein39%
  • Dietary fiber25%
  • Vitamin C25%
  • Thiamine102%
  • Riboflavin (B2)32%
  • Niacin51%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A19%
  • Vitamin E14%
  • Vitamin K11%
  • Pantothenic acid16%
  • Choline11%
  • Potassium18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat24%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 30 min
  1. 1

    Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion, carrot, celery, and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, 6 to 8 minutes.

  3. 3

    diced in the tomato paste, canned tomatoes, oregano, a pinch of nutmeg, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a gentle boil.

  4. 4

    Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavorful, 20 to 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, boil the spaghetti in a large pot of well-salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

  6. 6

    Divide the pasta among bowls and spoon the sauce over the top. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (315 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A172 μg
19%
Vitamin C23 mg
25%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
14%
Vitamin K13 μg
11%
Thiamine1 mg
102%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
32%
Niacin8 mg
51%
Vitamin B61 mg
39%
Folate (B9)160 μg
40%
Vitamin B121 μg
51%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline60 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium88 mg
9%
Iron4 mg
56%
Potassium829 mg
18%
Magnesium66 mg
16%
Phosphorus249 mg
36%
Zinc3 mg
32%
Copper0.3 mg
35%
Manganese1 mg
33%
Selenium47 μg
85%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene536 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene1,773 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride30 μg—
Fructose3 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose3 g—
Glutamic acid5 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene9,157 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats6 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol2 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch36 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.5 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 426 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 81min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 51min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 35min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 60min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spaghetti Bolognese?

One serving of Spaghetti Bolognese (1 serving) has 426 calories, which works out to 135 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spaghetti Bolognese high in protein?

It provides a solid 20 g of protein per serving (39% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Spaghetti Bolognese keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 48 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spaghetti Bolognese?

229 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spaghetti Bolognese?

9.5 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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