african · Restaurant plate
How many calories in a plate of jollof spaghetti?
About 630 kcal for a typical restaurant plate.
Calories come primarily from the refined carbohydrates in the spaghetti and the oil used to fry the tomato base. Additional energy is provided by the protein in the meat and the fats in the cooking oil.
What each part adds
| Part | Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spaghetti | 1.5 cups cooked, 240 g | 336 kcal | 10 g | 66 g | 2 g |
| Tomato Sauce | 1 cup, 250 g | 125 kcal | 3 g | 12 g | 8 g |
| Chicken | 3 oz, 85 g | 140 kcal | 23 g | 0 g | 5 g |
| Vegetables | 0.5 cup, 75 g | 25 kcal | 1 g | 5 g | 0 g |
| Whole plate | 1 serving, 650 g | 626 kcal | 37 g | 83 g | 15 g |
Estimates for a typical portion. Your plate will differ with portion size and how it is cooked. Not medical advice.
Swaps that change the number
- Use chicken breast instead of thigh−20 kcal
- Add fried plantain side1 medium+120 kcal
- Reduce cooking oil by half−50 kcal
- Add extra sausage1 link+150 kcal