Calories in Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium
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Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium contains 51 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (257 g) provides about 131 kcal.
Roughly 63% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 26% from fat and 11% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in soups, sauces, and gravies on FoodFactly, where the median is 61 kcal per 100 g across 254 foods.
100 g provides 24% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 16% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 51 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 1.5 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.17 g | 0.9% |
| Cholesterol I | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium L | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 8.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars M | 5.5 g | |
| Protein M | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 33 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C I | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 2.4 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K I | 13.9 µg | 12% |
| Thiamin (B1) I | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) I | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) I | 3.9 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 13 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 13.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 27 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 0.78 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 34 mg | 3% |
| Potassium M | 319 mg | 7% |
| Zinc M | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Manganese M | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Selenium I | 1.1 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11%
- Carbohydrates 63%
- Fat 26%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.4 gbelow the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 2.2 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars5.5 gin the top quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.9 g)
- Fat1.5 gbelow the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.17 gbelow the median for soups, sauces, and gravies (median 0.5 g)
- Sodium30 mgin the lowest quarter of soups, sauces, and gravies (median 407 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.38 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.51 g |
Individual fatty acids (24)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.43 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.002 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.039 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.37 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.079 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 390 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 12,665 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 190 µg |
| Retinol I | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 87.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 214 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 650 IU |
| Folic acid I | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 13 µg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, teriyaki, ready-to-serve | 89 | 5.9 g | 15.6 g | 0.02 g |
| Sauce, sofrito, prepared from recipe | 237 | 12.8 g | 5.5 g | 18.2 g |
| Sauce, pesto, MEZZETTA, NAPA VALLEY BISTRO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 496 | 6.7 g | 5.1 g | 49.9 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha | 93 | 1.9 g | 19.2 g | 0.93 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, CHA! BY TEXAS PETE | 108 | 2 g | 22.7 g | 0.98 g |
| Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA | 79 | 1.9 g | 15.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Sauce, cheese, ready-to-serve | 174 | 6.7 g | 6.8 g | 13.3 g |
| Sauce, peanut, made from coconut, water, sugar, peanuts | 179 | 2 g | 28.5 g | 6.3 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, ready-to-serve, shelf stable | 426 | 5 g | 6.1 g | 42.4 g |
| Sauce, pesto, BUITONI, pesto with basil, ready-to-serve, refrigerated | 418 | 9.8 g | 10.1 g | 37.6 g |
| Sauce, pesto, CLASSICO, basil pesto, ready-to-serve | 372 | 4.2 g | 6.9 g | 36.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti sauce, reduced sodium | 51 | 1.4 g | 8.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Spaghetti sauce | 51 | 1.4 g | 8.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Spaghetti sauce with added vegetables | 46 | 1.5 g | 7.5 g | 1.2 g |
| SMART SOUP, Vietnamese Carrot Lemongrass | 44 | 1.3 g | 8.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Enchilada sauce, green | 38 | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.89 g |
| Salsa verde or salsa, green | 38 | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.89 g |
| SMART SOUP, Thai Coconut Curry | 36 | 0.8 g | 6.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Soup, fruit | 30 | 0.54 g | 7 g | 0.12 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sauce?
100 g of sauce has 51 kcal. 1 cup (257 g): about 131 kcal. 1 serving 1/2 cup (128 g): about 65 kcal.
How much protein is in sauce?
Sauce contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.6 g in 1 cup (257 g). About 11% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups, sauces, and gravies, that is below the median (median 2.2 g).
How many carbs are in sauce?
Sauce has 8.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 5.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sauce?
Sauce contains 1.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.17 g is saturated (0.9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (24% DV), Vitamin E (16% DV), Vitamin K (12% DV) and Vitamin B6 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sauce?
100 g contains 30 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171597. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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