Sloppy joe, no bun: Nutrition Facts
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Sloppy joe, no bun contains 140 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (250 g) provides about 350 kcal.
Roughly 49% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 16% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly (137 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 26% of the Daily Value for zinc and 18% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 140 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.9 g | 15% |
| Cholesterol C | 39 mg | 13% |
| Sodium C | 296 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.5 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein C | 12.1 g | 24% |
| Vitamin A C | 10 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C C | 8.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.66 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.2 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.033 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.11 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.2 µg | 50% |
| Choline C | 41.9 mg | 8% |
| Calcium C | 18 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 101 mg | 8% |
| Potassium C | 284 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 2.9 mg | 26% |
| Copper C | 0.13 mg | 14% |
| Selenium C | 9.8 µg | 18% |
% 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 35%
- Carbohydrates 16%
- Fat 49%
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
- Protein12.1 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber0.7 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars3.8 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat7.6 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat2.9 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium296 mgin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water73.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.4 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.25 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 | 0.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.005 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.22 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.9 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.9 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.027 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.021 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.024 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 102 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 6,510 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 18 µg |
| Retinol C | 1 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 73.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken egg foo yung | 137 | 12.8 g | 4.8 g | 7.4 g |
| Chicken or turkey salad, made with Italian dressing | 146 | 13.6 g | 5.4 g | 7.8 g |
| Pork egg foo yung | 149 | 13.3 g | 4.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Chicken or turkey salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 148 | 13.7 g | 6 g | 8 g |
| Egg foo yung, NFS | 125 | 11.7 g | 5.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Shrimp egg foo yung | 125 | 11.7 g | 5.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Chicken or turkey salad, made with light mayonnaise | 146 | 13.6 g | 4.8 g | 8.2 g |
| Chicken or turkey salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 146 | 13.6 g | 4.8 g | 8.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sloppy joe?
100 g of sloppy joe has 140 kcal. 1 cup (250 g): about 350 kcal.
Is sloppy joe high in protein?
Sloppy joe contains 12.1 g of protein per 100 g (24% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 30.3 g in 1 cup (250 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in sloppy joe?
Sloppy joe has 5.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in sloppy joe?
Sloppy joe contains 7.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.9 g is saturated (15% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sloppy joe contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (50% DV), zinc (26% DV), selenium (18% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV) and copper (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sloppy joe?
100 g contains 296 mg of sodium, 13% 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 2706378. 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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