homemade spaghetti sauce with lean ground beef has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 41.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and high 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 58.6 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 5.74 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing homemade spaghetti sauce with lean ground beef has been given a composite ranking of 40, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 44% | |
Calories from Fat | 25% | |
Calories from Carbs | 31% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 590 IU | 11.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 3.2 mg | 5.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.27% | ||
Thiamin | 0.02 mg | 1.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.02 mg | 1.2% | ||
Niacin | 0.32 mg | 1.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 3.1% | ||
Folate | 15.6 mcg | 3.9% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.01 mg | 0.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 79 mg | 7.9% | ||
Iron | 5.7 mg | 31.9% | ||
Magnesium | 16.4 mg | 4.1% | ||
Phosphorus | 13 mg | 1.3% | ||
Potassium | 99.8 mg | 2.9% | ||
Sodium | 140.9 mg | 5.9% | ||
Zinc | 0.24 mg | 1.6% | ||
Copper | 0.06 mg | 2.9% | ||
Manganese | 0.29 mg | 14.3% | ||
Selenium | 0.35 mcg | 0.5% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 13.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 28.4% | ||
Sugars | 23.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 58.6 g | 117.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.5 g | 22.3% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 533 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14.5 g 22.3%
Saturated Fat 6.1 g 30.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 130 mg 43.3%
Sodium 140.9 mg 5.9%
Total Carbohydrates 41.5 g 13.8%
Dietary Fiber 7.1 g28.4%
Sugars 23.6 g
Protein 58.6 g 117.2%
Vitamin A 11.8% Vitamin C 5.3%
Calcium 7.9% Iron 31.9%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 259
Protein 17.9 g | Carbs 11.8 g | Fat 15.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 293
Protein 12.9 g | Carbs 26.6 g | Fat 15.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 6.2 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 598
Protein 46.4 g | Carbs 52.1 g | Fat 21.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 484
Protein 26 g | Carbs 3.1 g | Fat 40.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 608
Protein 39.3 g | Carbs 33.6 g | Fat 34.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 367
Protein 17.3 g | Carbs 44.1 g | Fat 12.8 g