pasta sauce w/meat has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C.
The food contains 15.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 53, for pasta sauce w/meat, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 54% | |
Calories from Carbs | 23% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 350 IU | 7% | ||
Vitamin C | 21 mg | 35% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.14 mg | 0.47% | ||
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 2.5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 9.3% | ||
Niacin | 3.4 mg | 17% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.19 mg | 9.4% | ||
Folate | 6 mcg | 1.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg | 29.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.28 mg | 2.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 53 mg | 5.3% | ||
Iron | 1.3 mg | 7.4% | ||
Magnesium | 13.6 mg | 3.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 103 mg | 10.3% | ||
Potassium | 197.3 mg | 5.6% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 2.9 mg | 19.5% | ||
Copper | 0.06 mg | 2.8% | ||
Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.6% | ||
Selenium | 11.9 mcg | 17% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 15.2 g | 5.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 14% | ||
Sugars | 8.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14.5 g | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 15.6 g | 24% | ||
Saturated Fat | 6.3 g | 31.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 6.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.6 g 24%
Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 56.7 mg 18.9%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 15.2 g 5.1%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 8.2 g
Protein 14.5 g 29%
Vitamin A 7% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 5.3% Iron 7.4%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 234
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 45.3 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 355
Protein 3.6 g | Carbs 22.1 g | Fat 28.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 179
Protein 2.3 g | Carbs 21.3 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 870
Protein 62.3 g | Carbs 58.7 g | Fat 43.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 0.1 g | Carbs 0.7 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 141
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 9.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 137
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 30.7 g | Fat 1.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 9
Protein 0.6 g | Carbs 1 g | Fat 0 g