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Napolitan Spaghetti Calories
Classic Italian spaghetti with tomato-based sauce
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
Quick answer
1 serving (medium) of Napolitan Spaghetti (200 g) has 260 calories. That works out to 130 calories per 100 g. It contains 47 g of carbs, 8.4 g of protein, 4.2 g of fat and 3.6 g of fiber. Its 12 µg of Selenium covers 22% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Napolitan Spaghetti Nutrition Facts
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
260
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
47g
· 17% DV
Protein
8.4g
· 17% DV
Fat
4.2g
· 5% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 72% · Protein 13% · Fat 15%
Napolitan Spaghetti nutrition facts table · 1 serving (medium) (200 g)
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 kcal | |
| Total fat | 4.2 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 380 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrate | 47 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Protein | 8.4 g | 17% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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How Many Calories in 1 Serving of Napolitan Spaghetti?
| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 260 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 100 g | 130 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 195 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 200 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 350 g | 455 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 400 g | 520 kcal |
Calculated from 130 calories per 100 g.
Frequently Asked Questions About Napolitan Spaghetti
What is Napolitan spaghetti?
Napolitan spaghetti is a Japanese-style pasta dish made by stir-frying spaghetti with a ketchup-based sauce, commonly with onions, green bell pepper and sausage. It belongs to yoshoku, Japan’s tradition of Western-inspired cooking.
Is Napolitan spaghetti from Naples?
No. Napolitan spaghetti was developed in Japan, despite its name suggesting Naples. It is not a traditional Italian or Neapolitan pasta; its ketchup-based sauce and stir-fried preparation make it a distinct Japanese dish.
What sauce goes in Napolitan spaghetti?
Ketchup is the defining base of Napolitan spaghetti sauce. It is cooked briefly with the vegetables to give the dish its characteristic sweet-and-tangy flavor; using only plain tomato sauce will produce a different result.
What ingredients are in Napolitan spaghetti?
Napolitan spaghetti typically combines spaghetti, ketchup, onion and green bell pepper. Sliced sausage or ham is common, while mushrooms and grated cheese are optional additions that vary by recipe.
How is Napolitan spaghetti different from spaghetti Bolognese?
Napolitan spaghetti uses a ketchup-based sauce and is usually stir-fried with vegetables and sausage. Spaghetti Bolognese is served with a meat-based tomato sauce, commonly made with minced meat; the two dishes have different origins and flavors.
Can you make Napolitan spaghetti with fresh tomatoes instead of ketchup?
Yes, but fresh tomatoes will not give Napolitan spaghetti its classic ketchup-forward taste. Ketchup contributes both sweetness and tang; if you use fresh tomatoes, the result will be closer to a tomato pasta than the familiar Japanese dish.
Why is the pasta in Napolitan spaghetti cooked softer than al dente?
Napolitan spaghetti is often made with softer noodles than traditional Italian al dente pasta. The tender texture suits the Japanese café-style preparation, where the cooked spaghetti is stir-fried with sauce and other ingredients.
What kind of sausage is used in Napolitan spaghetti?
Sliced Japanese wiener-style sausage is a common choice for Napolitan spaghetti, though ham is also used. The sausage is cooked with the onions and green pepper before the ketchup and spaghetti are added.
How do you reheat Napolitan spaghetti without drying it out?
Reheat Napolitan spaghetti in a skillet over medium-low heat with a small splash of water, stirring until hot throughout. The added moisture helps loosen the ketchup sauce and keeps the noodles from sticking or drying out.
What do you serve with Napolitan spaghetti?
A simple green salad or a light soup pairs well with Napolitan spaghetti. These sides balance the dish without competing with its savory, sweet-and-tangy sauce; it is also often served on its own as a café-style meal.
Napolitan Spaghetti Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B3
2.4mg · 15% DV
B1
0.16mg · 13% DV
B5
0.5mg · 10% DV
Biotin
3µg · 10% DV
Minerals
Selenium
12µg · 22% DV
Copper
0.16mg · 18% DV
Sodium
380mg · 17% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Potassium ⭐
340mg · 10% DV
Napolitan Spaghetti Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
How to Burn Off Napolitan Spaghetti
To burn the 260 calories in 1 serving (medium) (200 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
What is Napolitan Spaghetti?
Despite its name, Napolitan Spaghetti is not a traditional dish from Naples. It is a Japanese yoshoku pasta, usually made by tossing cooked spaghetti with a ketchup-based tomato sauce, onion and green pepper; some versions also include sausage.
The sauce is gently sweet and tangy, and the noodles are soft. In Japan it is served hot as an easy home meal or a familiar café favourite. It is mainly a carbohydrate dish, with relatively little fat in the version described here. For a lighter plate, use less ketchup, add extra vegetables and serve it with a crisp salad.
How Nutritious Is Napolitan Spaghetti?
Nutrient density
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Satiety score
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
Is Napolitan Spaghetti Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Napolitan Spaghetti Contain Allergens?
Contains these allergens:
Which Diets Is Napolitan Spaghetti Good For?
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Napolitan Spaghetti Fat Profile
SATURATED
0.7g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.9g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.56g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.3:1).
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