Calories in Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun
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Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun contains 185 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sandwich, any size (185 g) provides about 342 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 32% from fat and 25% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meat and bbq sandwiches on FoodFactly, where the median is 233 kcal per 100 g across 20 foods.
100 g provides 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 28% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 6.4 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.2 g | 11% |
| Cholesterol C | 26 mg | 9% |
| Sodium C | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 4.9 g | |
| Protein C | 11.3 g | 23% |
| Vitamin A C | 7 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.9 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.54 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 3 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 3.2 mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 49 µg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.88 µg | 37% |
| Choline C | 33.1 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 59 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 101 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 232 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 2.2 mg | 20% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 15.5 µg | 28% |
% 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 25%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 32%
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
- Protein11.3 gin the lowest quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 15.9 g)
- Fiber1.1 gbelow the median for meat and bbq sandwiches (median 1.2 g)
- Sugars4.9 gabove the median for meat and bbq sandwiches (median 4.8 g)
- Fat6.4 gin the lowest quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 8.2 g)
- Saturated fat2.2 gbelow the median for meat and bbq sandwiches (median 2.9 g)
- Sodium360 mgin the lowest quarter of meat and bbq sandwiches (median 512 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.5 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.75 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.65 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.69 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.078 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.19 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 69 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 4,400 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 14 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 60.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 17 µg |
| Folate, food C | 20 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Sloppy joe sandwich
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloppy joe sandwich, on wheat bun | 180 | 11.8 g | 18.4 g | 6.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meatball sandwich or sub | 207 | 11.3 g | 21.3 g | 8.2 g |
| SUBWAY, steak & cheese sub on white bread with American cheese, lettuce and tomato | 183 | 12.3 g | 21.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Fast foods, submarine sandwich, steak and cheese on white bread with cheese, lettuce and tomato | 183 | 12.3 g | 21.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Egg white sandwich, with cheese | 196 | 11.1 g | 21.2 g | 7.5 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich on white | 190 | 12.9 g | 21.7 g | 5.6 g |
| Gyro sandwich | 184 | 11.2 g | 18.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Multiple meat sandwich or sub, restaurant | 183 | 13.2 g | 19.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Turkey sandwich on white, with cheese | 215 | 13.3 g | 23.2 g | 7.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sloppy joe sandwich?
100 g of sloppy joe sandwich has 185 kcal. 1 sandwich, any size (185 g): about 342 kcal.
Is sloppy joe sandwich high in protein?
Sloppy joe sandwich contains 11.3 g of protein per 100 g (23% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.9 g in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g). About 25% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat and bbq sandwiches, that is in the lowest quarter (median 15.9 g).
How many carbs are in sloppy joe sandwich?
Sloppy joe sandwich has 20 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.1 g of fiber and 4.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sloppy joe sandwich?
Sloppy joe sandwich contains 6.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.2 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sloppy joe sandwich contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (37% DV), selenium (28% DV), Niacin (B3) (20% DV), zinc (20% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (17% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sloppy joe sandwich?
100 g contains 360 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706883. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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