Calories in Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce has about 712 calories per 1 restaurant plate (400 g), or 178 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 21.6 g protein, 70.8 g carbs and 36.8 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, restaurant). Source: USDA FDC #2708837
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 restaurant plate (400 g) | 1 cup (250 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 178 kcal | 712 kcal | 445 kcal |
| Protein | 5.4 g | 21.6 g | 13.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.7 g | 70.8 g | 44.3 g |
| Fat | 9.2 g | 36.8 g | 23 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g | 6 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugar | 2.3 g | 9.2 g | 5.8 g |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 1532 mg | 958 mg |
About Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Spaghetti tossed in a tomato sauce with ground beef, the way it's served in Italian-American restaurants. A restaurant plate is about 712 kcal; a home portion of one cup is closer to 445.
Tip: Restaurant pasta portions are often two to three cups. Garlic bread on the side adds about 150 kcal a slice.
Burn off 712 kcal
Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking158 min
- Running65 min
- Cycling89 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in spaghetti with meat sauce?+
About 712 kcal per 1 restaurant plate (400 g), or 178 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 1 cup of spaghetti with meat sauce?+
1 cup (250 g) is roughly 445 kcal with 13.5 g protein, 44.2 g carbs and 23 g fat.
Is spaghetti with meat sauce high in protein?+
It has a fair amount — 1 restaurant plate gives about 21.6 g protein (12% of its calories). Add a lean protein on the side if you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
Is spaghetti with meat sauce good for weight loss?+
Spaghetti with meat sauce is moderate in calories (178 kcal per 100 g). It can fit a weight-loss diet in a normal portion — the key is keeping the serving to around 400 g and watching what you eat alongside it.
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