Calories in Spaghetti, with meatballs in tomato sauce, canned
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Spaghetti, with meatballs in tomato sauce, canned contains 100 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (246 g) provides about 246 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 37% from fat and 17% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in meals, entrees, and side dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 197 kcal per 100 g across 81 foods.
100 g provides 16% of the Daily Value for selenium and 13% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 100 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 4.1 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 7% |
| Trans fat C | 0.11 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Sodium M | 280 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 11.5 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 2.9 g | |
| Protein M | 4.4 g | 9% |
| Vitamin A ? | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C M | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D I | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K M | 1.8 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.081 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.066 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.29 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.069 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 29 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.19 µg | 8% |
| Choline ? | 10.5 mg | 2% |
| Calcium M | 29 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium M | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus M | 57 mg | 5% |
| Potassium M | 217 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper M | 0.053 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.14 mg | 6% |
| Selenium M | 9 µg | 16% |
% 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 46%
- Fat 37%
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
- Protein4.4 gin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber2.7 gin the top quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.9 gbelow the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 3.1 g)
- Fat4.1 gbelow the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 5.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gbelow the median for meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 1.8 g)
- Sodium280 mgin the lowest quarter of meals, entrees, and side dishes (median 423 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.6 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.56 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 7.4 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.34 g |
| Glucose M | 1.3 g |
| Fructose M | 1.3 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (19)
| Tryptophan M | 0.032 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.12 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.12 g |
| Leucine M | 0.27 g |
| Lysine M | 0.13 g |
| Methionine M | 0.065 g |
| Cystine M | 0.053 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.16 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.11 g |
| Valine M | 0.15 g |
| Arginine M | 0.19 g |
| Histidine M | 0.083 g |
| Alanine M | 0.19 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.32 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 1 g |
| Glycine M | 0.19 g |
| Proline M | 0.36 g |
| Serine M | 0.17 g |
| Hydroxyproline M | 0.059 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.02 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.51 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.077 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.84 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.48 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 1.5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.021 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.11 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.016 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.003 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.021 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.007 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0.093 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.098 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 1.4 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.48 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.007 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.1 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene M | 141 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 3,453 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 78 µg |
| Retinol M | 5 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 15 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units I | 8 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0.03 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0.1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0.17 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 78.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol I | 0 g |
| Caffeine I | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 1.3 g |
| Theobromine I | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 420 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 264 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0.9 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0.8 µg |
| Folic acid I | 13 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Betaine M | 6.3 mg |
| Vitamin E, added I | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added I | 0 µg |
Other forms of Spaghetti
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti, spinach, dry Dried or dry | 372 | 13.4 g | 74.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Spaghetti, spinach, cooked Cooked | 130 | 4.6 g | 26.2 g | 0.63 g |
| Spaghetti, protein-fortified, cooked, enriched (n x 6.25) Cooked | 164 | 8.9 g | 30.9 g | 0.21 g |
| Spaghetti, protein-fortified, dry, enriched (n x 6.25) Dried or dry | 374 | 21.8 g | 65.7 g | 2.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chili con carne with beans, canned entree Canned | 107 | 5.8 g | 13.1 g | 3.5 g |
| Pasta with Sliced Franks in Tomato Sauce, canned entree Canned | 90 | 4.4 g | 12.7 g | 2.4 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce, canned Canned | 97 | 3.2 g | 13.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Lasagna with meat, canned Canned | 97 | 3.2 g | 13.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Beef stew, canned entree Canned | 99 | 4.4 g | 7.9 g | 5.5 g |
| Tortellini, meat-filled, with tomato sauce, canned Canned | 89 | 3.2 g | 15.8 g | 1.6 g |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, canned Canned | 77 | 2.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.5 g |
| Ravioli, cheese-filled, canned Canned | 77 | 2.5 g | 13.6 g | 1.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned spaghetti?
100 g of canned spaghetti has 100 kcal. 1 cup (246 g): about 246 kcal. 1 can (411 g): about 411 kcal.
How much protein is in canned spaghetti?
Canned spaghetti contains 4.4 g of protein per 100 g (9% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.8 g in 1 cup (246 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meals, entrees, and side dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in canned spaghetti?
Canned spaghetti has 11.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 2.9 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned spaghetti?
Canned spaghetti contains 4.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned spaghetti contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (16% DV) and Niacin (B3) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned spaghetti?
100 g contains 280 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does spaghetti have the same nutrition canned and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, spaghetti, with meatballs in tomato sauce, canned has 100 kcal, while spaghetti, spinach, dry has 372 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 172099. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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