Spaghetti with Bay Scallops and Lemon⏱ 25 min total

Spaghetti with Bay Scallops and Lemon

Per 1 serving · 302 g · 7 ingredients

Calories
651
33%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    32g
    19% of calories
  • Carbs
    95g
    57% of calories
  • Fat
    17g
    23% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spaghetti with Bay Scallops and Lemon (302 g) has 651 calories, with 32 g of protein, 95 g of carbohydrates and 17 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (57% of calories). It is high in protein (64% DV), dietary fiber (31% DV) and Vitamin C (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 25% and 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
215cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.9g
Net carbs
86g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
8.7g
3.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein64%
  • Dietary fiber31%
  • Vitamin C46%
  • Thiamine86%
  • Riboflavin (B2)42%
  • Niacin57%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Pantothenic acid18%
  • Choline17%
  • Calcium16%
  • Potassium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium25%
  • Saturated fat32%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Bring a stockpot of salted water to a boil, add the pasta, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of pasta water.

  2. 2

    While the pasta water comes to a boil, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Pat the scallops dry and add to the pan. Cook until browned on each side, browning in batches if necessary. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Add the cooked pasta and reserved water, a few tablespoons at a time, until the sauce reaches desired consistency.

  5. 5

    Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with grated cheese.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (302 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A67 μg
7%
Vitamin C42 mg
46%
Vitamin D0.2 μg
1%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine1 mg
86%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
42%
Niacin9 mg
57%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
23%
Folate (B9)288 μg
72%
Vitamin B122 μg
71%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
18%
Choline93 mg
17%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium156 mg
16%
Iron5 mg
59%
Potassium579 mg
12%
Magnesium96 mg
23%
Phosphorus656 mg
94%
Zinc3 mg
26%
Copper1 mg
57%
Manganese1 mg
49%
Selenium88 μg
160%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0.1 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene18 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.5 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1 g—
Fluoride21 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.2 g—
Glutamic acid7 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0.1 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose2 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats2 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol65 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch73 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.2 μg—

Burning 651 calories

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

  • 124min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 78min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 54min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 92min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spaghetti with Bay Scallops and Lemon?

One serving of Spaghetti with Bay Scallops and Lemon (1 serving) has 651 calories, which works out to 215 calories per 100 g. That is about 33% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spaghetti with Bay Scallops and Lemon high in protein?

It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (64% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 19% 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 with Bay Scallops and Lemon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 86 g of net carbs and 57% 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 with Bay Scallops and Lemon?

574 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Spaghetti with Bay Scallops and Lemon?

3.1 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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