Food guide

Canned Spaghetti

Canned Spaghetti is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

Whole GrainsPlant-Based

Canned Spaghetti, a nutrient-dense whole grains food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of canned spaghetti for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 71 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Canned Spaghetti
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	71 kcal	71 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2.2 g	2.2 g	3.1 g
Carbohydrate	13.9 g	13.9 g	19.6 g
Fat	0.7 g	0.7 g	1 g
Fibre	0.9 g	0.9 g	1.3 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of canned spaghetti, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Canned Spaghetti
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	36 µg	36 µg	4%
Vitamin C	0 mg	0 mg	0%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.62 mg	0.62 mg	4%
Vitamin K	1.2 µg	1.2 µg	1%
Thiamin	0.058 mg	0.058 mg	5%
Riboflavin	0.052 mg	0.052 mg	4%
Niacin	1.3 mg	1.3 mg	8%
Vitamin B6	0.058 mg	0.058 mg	3%
Folate	72 µg	72 µg	18%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.11 mg	0.11 mg	2%
Choline	4.1 mg	4.1 mg	<1%
Minerals
Calcium	13 mg	13 mg	1%
Iron	0.91 mg	0.91 mg	5%
Magnesium	14 mg	14 mg	3%
Phosphorus	39 mg	39 mg	3%
Potassium	192 mg	192 mg	4%
Sodium	381 mg	381 mg	17%
Zinc	0.38 mg	0.38 mg	3%
Selenium	8 µg	8 µg	15%
Copper	0.054 mg	0.054 mg	6%
Manganese	0.16 mg	0.16 mg	7%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Pasta with tomato sauce, no meat, canned

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat canned spaghetti?

A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
Canned Spaghetti is a staple grain, bread or cereal that supplies everyday energy.

How to include it

Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
Typical pairing ideas: Beans, Eggs, Vegetables.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.
Sodium varies widely in canned foods; rinsing or choosing no-salt-added labels helps.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.