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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce⏱ 25 min total
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Spaghetti with Meat Sauce

Per 1 serving · 193 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
406
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    18g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    49g
    49% of calories
  • Fat
    15g
    33% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (193 g) has 406 calories, with 18 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 15 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in protein (36% DV), thiamine (45% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (27% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
211cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.5g
Net carbs
44g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.4g
5.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein36%
  • Thiamine45%
  • Riboflavin (B2)27%
  • Niacin56%
  • Vitamin B630%
  • Folate (B9)37%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber16%
  • Vitamin E13%
  • Pantothenic acid12%
  • Potassium11%
  • Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat24%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced onion, breaking up the meat as it cooks until browned and the onion is tender. Drain off excess fat.

  3. 3

    Stir the pasta sauce into the beef-onion mixture and simmer until heated through and slightly thickened, 3–5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as desired.

  4. 4

    Serve the meat sauce over the cooked spaghetti.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (193 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A23 μg
3%
Vitamin C2 mg
3%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
0%
Vitamin E2 mg
13%
Vitamin K11 μg
9%
Thiamine1 mg
45%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
27%
Niacin9 mg
56%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
30%
Folate (B9)149 μg
37%
Vitamin B121 μg
51%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline50 mg
9%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium43 mg
4%
Iron3 mg
44%
Potassium504 mg
11%
Magnesium53 mg
13%
Phosphorus222 mg
32%
Zinc3 mg
30%
Copper0.3 mg
28%
Manganese1 mg
28%
Selenium45 μg
82%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene250 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride37 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0.2 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene8,106 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats7 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol2 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch35 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60.3 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine0.4 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 406 calories

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

  • 77min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 49min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 34min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 57min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?

One serving of Spaghetti with Meat Sauce (1 serving) has 406 calories, which works out to 211 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spaghetti with Meat Sauce high in protein?

It provides a solid 18 g of protein per serving (36% 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 with Meat Sauce keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 49% 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 Meat Sauce?

310 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spaghetti with Meat Sauce?

5.6 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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