Calories in Pasta with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat
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Pasta with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat contains 120 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 300 kcal.
Roughly 65% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 23% from fat and 12% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly, where the median is 154 kcal per 100 g across 173 foods.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for selenium, 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 17% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 | 120 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 3 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.41 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 338 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 19.4 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 2.9 g | |
| Protein C | 3.6 g | 7% |
| Vitamin A C | 15 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.9 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 8.4 µg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.15 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.098 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.7 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.11 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 66 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.7 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 16 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 45 mg | 4% |
| Potassium C | 173 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.089 mg | 10% |
| Selenium C | 14.1 µg | 26% |
% 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 12%
- Carbohydrates 65%
- Fat 23%
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
- Protein3.6 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber1.8 gabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.9 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat3 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.41 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium338 mgabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.7 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 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 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 | 0.97 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.078 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.99 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.13 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 184 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 5,980 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 93 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 33 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Pasta with tomato-based sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light creamy dressing | 123 | 3.8 g | 20.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with Italian dressing | 133 | 3.7 g | 20.9 g | 3.7 g |
| Macaroni or pasta salad, made with light Italian dressing | 116 | 3.7 g | 20.6 g | 2 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, vegetable lo mein, without meat | 121 | 4.8 g | 20.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Lo mein, NFS | 121 | 4.8 g | 20.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Lo mein, meatless | 121 | 4.8 g | 20.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce, ready-to-heat | 116 | 3.7 g | 19 g | 3.4 g |
| Pasta, whole grain, with tomato-based sauce and added vegetables, ready-to-heat | 114 | 3.8 g | 18.8 g | 3.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in pasta with tomato-based sauce?
100 g of pasta with tomato-based sauce has 120 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 300 kcal. 1 Spaghettio's snack size microwavable tray (170 g): about 204 kcal. 1 microwavable cup (213 g): about 256 kcal.
How much protein is in pasta with tomato-based sauce?
Pasta with tomato-based sauce contains 3.6 g of protein per 100 g (7% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 12% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.8 g).
How many carbs are in pasta with tomato-based sauce?
Pasta with tomato-based sauce has 19.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 2.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in pasta with tomato-based sauce?
Pasta with tomato-based sauce contains 3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.41 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does pasta with tomato-based sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (26% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV), Folate (B9) (17% DV), Thiamin (B1) (13% DV) and Vitamin E (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in pasta with tomato-based sauce?
100 g contains 338 mg of sodium, 15% 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 2708832. 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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