Calories in Spaghetti sauce, fat free
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Spaghetti sauce, fat free contains 24 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (260 g) provides about 62 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 9% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 13% of the Daily Value for copper.
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 | 24 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.3 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.041 g | 0.2% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 474 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.5 g | 5% |
| Total sugars C | 3.6 g | |
| Protein C | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 22 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 7 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.4 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.024 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.065 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.99 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.098 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 9.9 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 14 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.96 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 27 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 297 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.12 mg | 13% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 9%
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
- Protein1.2 gin the lowest quarter of pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 5.3 g)
- Sugars3.6 gin the lowest quarter of pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 4.5 g)
- Fat0.3 gin the lowest quarter of pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 1.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.041 gin the lowest quarter of pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 0.19 g)
- Sodium474 mgin the top quarter of pasta sauces, tomato-based (median 353 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.045 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.12 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 | 0.12 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.031 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.043 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 259 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 13,900 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 24 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 3 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 91.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 9 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spaghetti sauce
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti sauce | 51 | 1.4 g | 8.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Spaghetti sauce, reduced sodium | 51 | 1.4 g | 8.1 g | 1.5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauce, salsa, ready-to-serve | 29 | 1.5 g | 6.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Sauce, salsa, verde, ready-to-serve | 38 | 1.1 g | 6.4 g | 0.89 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 |
| Soup, gazpacho | 26 | 0.81 g | 4.5 g | 0.63 g |
| SMART SOUP, Thai Coconut Curry | 36 | 0.8 g | 6.5 g | 1.1 g |
| Soup, vegetable soup, condensed, low sodium, prepared with equal volume water | 33 | 1.1 g | 6.1 g | 0.45 g |
| Soup, tomato, low sodium, with water | 30 | 0.79 g | 6.6 g | 0.28 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in spaghetti sauce?
100 g of spaghetti sauce has 24 kcal. 1 cup (260 g): about 62 kcal.
How much protein is in spaghetti sauce?
Spaghetti sauce contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3.1 g in 1 cup (260 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta sauces, tomato-based, that is in the lowest quarter (median 5.3 g).
How many carbs are in spaghetti sauce?
Spaghetti sauce has 5.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.5 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in spaghetti sauce?
Spaghetti sauce contains 0.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.041 g is saturated (0.2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does spaghetti sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in spaghetti sauce?
100 g contains 474 mg of sodium, 21% 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 2709748. 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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