How many calories in Spaghetti bolognese?
Spaghetti bolognese, 1 plate (375 g): about 469 calories, with 22 g protein, 72 g carbs and 10 g fat. Across common recipes it usually ranges from 120 to 180 kcal per 100 g, depending on how it's made.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 plate (375 g) | 1 cup (250 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | 469 kcal | 312 kcal |
| Protein | 5.9 g | 22 g | 15 g |
| Carbs | 19.2 g | 72 g | 48 g |
| Fat | 2.6 g | 10 g | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g | 6 g | 4 g |
What makes Spaghetti bolognese higher or lower in calories?
Home cooking vs restaurant is the big gap (about 125 vs 178 kcal per 100 g), thanks to oil, more meat and cheese. The sauce-to-pasta ratio, cream-based sauces and the size of the pasta portion also matter.
Tips for a lighter portion
- Restaurant-style meat pasta is about 40% denser than home-cooked: roughly 445 vs 313 kcal per 250 g cup.
- Tomato-based beats cream-based: cream sauces with meat run 164 to 213 kcal per 100 g vs 125 to 178 for tomato.
How long to burn off 1 plate?
115min · Walking
41min · Running
59min · CyclingFor a 70 kg (154 lb) person, from the Compendium of Physical Activities (2024).
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Numbers come from the Tabaq food database and are checked against published food-composition tables. They are estimates: every kitchen is different. How we calculate · General information only, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or a registered dietitian.
Sources
- USDA FoodData Central: Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, home recipe (FNDDS 2708838)
- USDA FoodData Central: Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, restaurant (FNDDS 2708837)
- USDA FoodData Central: Pasta with tomato-based sauce and meat, ready-to-heat (FNDDS 2708839)
- USDA FoodData Central: Pasta with cream sauce and meat, home recipe (FNDDS 2708862)
