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filipino style spaghetti
Community Recipe
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| 6 Servings Per Container | |
| Serving Size: 488g |
| Calories | 666kcal / 2530kcal (26%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 41.33 g/ 71g (58%) | ||||||||
Total Fat | 31.61 g/ 42g (75%) | ||||||||
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Total Carbs | 82.79 g/ 348g (23%) | ||||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 1.24 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0.18%) |
Vit B1 | 0.4 mg/ 1mg (33%) |
Vit B2 | 0.5 mg/ 1mg (38%) |
Vit B3 | 9.36 mg NE/ 16mg NE (58%) |
Vit C | 8.89 mg/ 70mg (12%) |
Vit B6 | 0.51 mg/ 1mg (39%) |
Vit B9 | 3.05 mcg DFE/ 400mcg DFE (0.76%) |
Vit B12 | 0.83 mcg/ 2mcg (34%) |
Vit E | 1.57 mg AT/ 10mg AT (15%) |
Vit B | 0.55 mcg/ 5mcg (11%) |
Vit K | 5.03 mcg/ 61mcg (8%) |
Vitamin B5 | 0 mg/ 5mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 114.85 mg/ 750mg (15%) |
Phosphorus | 371.2 mg/ 700mg (53%) |
Iron | 7.13 mg/ 12mg (59%) |
Sodium | 2761.75 mg/ 1500mg (184%) |
Copper | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Magnesium | 22.3 mg/ 240mg (9%) |
Potassium | 415.15 mg/ 2000mg (20%) |
Selenium | 41.63 µg/ 38µg (109%) source |
Zinc | 2.85 mg/ 7mg (43%) |
Iodine | 10.58 %/ 150% (7%) |
Manganese | 0.02 mg/ 2mg (0.87%) |
Recipe Ingredients
| Pasta, spaghetti, boiled (907g) carb |
| Pork, ground (453g) protein |
| Luncheon meat, NFS (170g) protein |
| Sausage, hotdog (180g) protein |
| Del monte Filipino style spaghetti sauce (992g) seasoning |
| Onion, Bombay bulb (110g) flavor |
| Garlic bulb (3g) flavor |
| Salt, table, iodized (1g) seasoning |
| Spices, pepper, black (1g) flavor |
| Canola oil (40g) fat |
| Cheese, cheddar, pasteurized, processed (56g) seasoning |
| Bouillon cube, beef (12g) seasoning |
What is this food?
Filipino-style spaghetti—usually a sweet-savory tomato sauce with ground meat (or hotdog), served over pasta. It’s a filling carb-based dish that’s common for lunch or dinner.
Why it matters to health
This spaghetti provides energy from carbohydrates, but the nutrition here is also high in sodium (about 2762 mg) and added sugar (22.6 g), plus high saturated fat (9.7 g) and cholesterol (103 mg). Too much of these, especially when eaten often, can make it harder to keep blood pressure, heart health, and overall calorie balance in check. The good part: it has some dietary fiber (4.8 g), which helps with fullness and digestion—so adding more fiber-rich sides can improve the meal quality.
Healthier tips
- Portion first: aim for a smaller serving of pasta, then add more vegetables to complete the plate.
- Balance the plate: pair with a side of non-starchy veggies (e.g., cabbage, carrots, cucumber) and a fruit after meals if you still have room.
- Watch the sauce sweetness: go easy on sugar-heavy ingredients; choose less sweet sauce or reduce the amount of sweet ketchup-style flavoring.
- Lean protein option: use lean ground meat or mix in more vegetables instead of relying heavily on fatty toppings.
- Lower sodium: choose lower-sodium cheese/processed meat when possible, and avoid adding extra seasoning at the table.
- Fit it into your day: since it’s rich, keep it for one of your main meals and choose lighter snacks (e.g., yogurt, fruit, or nuts in small portions) the rest of the day.
Common Filipino dishes
Filipino spaghetti, pancit canton, arroz caldo, sinigang na baboy, adobo, kare-kare
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