Homemade meat spaghetti sauce has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 15g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also average in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 69, for Homemade meat spaghetti sauce, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1080 IU | 21.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 24.2 mg | 40.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 3.2 IU | 0.8% | ||
Vitamin E | 2 mg | 6.8% | ||
Thiamin | 0.11 mg | 7.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.2 mg | 11.9% | ||
Niacin | 3.9 mg | 19.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 17.7% | ||
Folate | 26 mcg | 6.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.89 mcg | 14.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.57 mg | 5.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 60 mg | 6% | ||
Iron | 3.1 mg | 17.4% | ||
Magnesium | 41.6 mg | 10.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 114 mg | 11.4% | ||
Potassium | 725.4 mg | 20.7% | ||
Sodium | 501.6 mg | 20.9% | ||
Zinc | 2 mg | 13.1% | ||
Copper | 0.32 mg | 15.8% | ||
Manganese | 0.33 mg | 16.5% | ||
Selenium | 8.1 mcg | 11.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15 g | 5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.7 g | 14.8% | ||
Sugars | 4.9 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 9.8 g | 19.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.4 g | 12.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.4 g 12.9%
Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 28.3 mg 9.4%
Sodium 501.6 mg 20.9%
Total Carbohydrates 15 g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%
Sugars 4.9 g
Protein 9.8 g 19.6%
Vitamin A 21.6% Vitamin C 40.3%
Calcium 6% Iron 17.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 10.8 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 139
Protein 11 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 153
Protein 2.9 g | Carbs 16.9 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 226
Protein 11.6 g | Carbs 10.4 g | Fat 15.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 318
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 21.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 2.4 g | Fat 24.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 252
Protein 51.1 g | Carbs 3.6 g | Fat 2.2 g