Calories in Spaghetti sauce with meat
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Spaghetti sauce with meat contains 90 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (260 g) provides about 234 kcal.
Roughly 44% of its calories come from fat, with 29% from carbohydrates and 27% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in pasta sauces, tomato-based on FoodFactly, where the median is 64 kcal per 100 g across 11 foods.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3), 21% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 13% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
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 | 90 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.4 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 412 mg | 18% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 4.5 g | |
| Protein C | 5.9 g | 12% |
| Vitamin A C | 27 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 1.6 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin K C | 11.6 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.082 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.1 mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 12 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.51 µg | 21% |
| Choline C | 26.2 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 26 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 64 mg | 5% |
| Potassium C | 316 mg | 7% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.081 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 5.1 µg | 9% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 29%
- Fat 44%
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
- Protein5.9 gabove the median for pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 5.3 g)
- Fat4.4 gin the top quarter of pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gin the top quarter of pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium412 mgabove the median for pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 353 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water81.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.5 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 | 0.42 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.092 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.76 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.41 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.075 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.12 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.017 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 317 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 10,300 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 154 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 81.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 12 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti sauce with meat and added vegetables | 86 | 6 g | 6.1 g | 4.1 g |
| Spaghetti sauce with poultry | 75 | 6.3 g | 6.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Spaghetti sauce with poultry and added vegetables | 71 | 6.4 g | 6.1 g | 2.4 g |
| Spaghetti sauce with seafood | 64 | 5.3 g | 7.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Soup, French onion | 108 | 5.5 g | 11.8 g | 4.5 g |
| Spaghetti sauce with seafood and added vegetables | 60 | 5.4 g | 6.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Soup, peanut | 88 | 3.2 g | 8.4 g | 5.3 g |
| Tzatziki dip | 91 | 5.2 g | 4.1 g | 6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spaghetti sauce with meat?
100 g of spaghetti sauce with meat has 90 kcal. 1 cup (260 g): about 234 kcal.
How much protein is in spaghetti sauce with meat?
Spaghetti sauce with meat contains 5.9 g of protein per 100 g (12% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 15.4 g in 1 cup (260 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta sauces, tomato-based, that is above the median (median 5.3 g).
How many carbs are in spaghetti sauce with meat?
Spaghetti sauce with meat has 6.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 4.5 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spaghetti sauce with meat?
Spaghetti sauce with meat contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spaghetti sauce with meat contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Niacin (B3) (26% DV), Vitamin B12 (21% DV), Vitamin E (13% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV) and zinc (12% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spaghetti sauce with meat?
100 g contains 412 mg of sodium, 18% 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 2706470. 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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