Food
Sloppy joe sandwich nutrition facts
A typical portion of sloppy joe sandwich (1 sandwich, any size; 185 g, on white bun) has 340 calories and 21g of protein (USDA FoodData Central). USDA lists 2 descriptions of it: per 100 g they range from 180 calories (on wheat bun) to 185 (on white bun).
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
USDA values per 100 g for Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun, scaled to the portion. Check the USDA record.
- Protein per 100 g
- 11.3g
- more than 56% of 8,218 USDA reference foods
- Calories per 100 g
- 185
- more than 51% of reference foods
- Sodium per 100 g
- 360mg
- more than 76% of reference foods
1 sandwich, any size weighs 185 g in USDA's record for Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun (FDC 2706883).
Where the calories come from: 44% carbohydrate, 32% fat and 25% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Also rich in
- Vitamin B121.6 µg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 68% of the Daily Value
- Selenium29 µg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 52% of the Daily Value
- Niacin5.9 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 37% of the Daily Value
- Zinc4.1 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 37% of the Daily Value
- Thiamin0.4 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 31% of the Daily Value
- Copper0.2 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 25% of the Daily Value
- Riboflavin0.3 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 24% of the Daily Value
- Folate91 µg DFE in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 23% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin B60.3 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 18% of the Daily Value
- Phosphorus187 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 15% of the Daily Value
- Vitamin C11 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 12% of the Daily Value
- Choline61 mg in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g), 11% of the Daily Value
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 2706883), every nutrient the record reports; FDA Daily Values, 21 CFR 101.9.
Every form of sloppy joe sandwich USDA describes
On white bun has the most calories per 100 g (185); the fewest: On wheat bun (180)
| USDA description | Calories | Protein | Fat | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloppy joe sandwich, on white bun | 185 | 11.3 g | 6.4 g | 360 mg |
| Sloppy joe sandwich, on wheat bun | 180 | 11.9 g | 6.4 g | 343 mg |
Every nutrient in this record (65)
The portion is 1 sandwich, any size (185 g); % DV is for that portion.
Energy, macronutrients and sugars (12)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20.9 g | 11.3 g | 42% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.9 g | 6.42 g | 15% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 36.9 g | 19.9 g | 13% |
| Energy | 342 kcal | 185 kcal | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | |
| Water | 113 g | 60.8 g | |
| Total Sugars | 9.14 g | 4.94 g | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.04 g | 1.10 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 48.1 mg | 26.0 mg | 16% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 4.14 g | 2.24 g | 21% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 4.67 g | 2.52 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.38 g | 0.75 g |
Minerals (9)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 109 mg | 59.0 mg | 8% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.14 mg | 2.24 mg | 23% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 35.1 mg | 19.0 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus, P | 187 mg | 101 mg | 15% |
| Potassium, K | 429 mg | 232 mg | 9% |
| Sodium, Na | 666 mg | 360 mg | 29% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.07 mg | 2.20 mg | 37% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.23 mg | 0.12 mg | 25% |
| Selenium, Se | 28.7 µg | 15.5 µg | 52% |
Vitamins (23)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retinol | 1.85 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 12.9 µg | 7.00 µg | 1% |
| Carotene, beta | 128 µg | 69.0 µg | |
| Carotene, alpha | 1.85 µg | 1.00 µg | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1.0 mg | 0.54 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0 µg | 0 µg | |
| Lycopene | 8,133 µg | 4,396 µg | |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 25.9 µg | 14.0 µg | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 10.9 mg | 5.90 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin | 0.37 mg | 0.20 mg | 31% |
| Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 0.17 mg | 24% |
| Niacin | 5.95 mg | 3.22 mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.31 mg | 0.17 mg | 18% |
| Folate, total | 68.5 µg | 37.0 µg | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 1.63 µg | 0.88 µg | 68% |
| Choline, total | 61.2 mg | 33.1 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 5.55 µg | 3.00 µg | 5% |
| Folic acid | 31.4 µg | 17.0 µg | |
| Folate, food | 37.0 µg | 20.0 µg | |
| Folate, DFE | 90.7 µg | 49.0 µg | 23% |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 µg | 0 µg |
Fatty acids (19)
| Nutrient | Per portion | Per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFA 4:0 | 0.0037 g | 0.0020 g | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.0019 g | 0.0010 g | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.0037 g | 0.0020 g | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.0093 g | 0.0050 g | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.28 g | 0.15 g | |
| SFA 16:0 | 2.35 g | 1.27 g | |
| SFA 18:0 | 1.27 g | 0.69 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 4.05 g | 2.19 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 1.21 g | 0.65 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.14 g | 0.078 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.026 g | 0.014 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.36 g | 0.19 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.039 g | 0.021 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.0019 g | 0.0010 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 2706883: every value the record reports, per 100 g as USDA gives it and scaled to the portion; Daily Values: 21 CFR 101.9.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy, Foundation Foods and Survey foods), April 30, 2026 release.
Questions
How many calories are in sloppy joe sandwich?
340 in 1 sandwich, any size (185 g) of on white bun; 180 to 185 per 100 g across USDA's descriptions.
How much protein is in sloppy joe sandwich?
21g in 1 sandwich, any size; 11.3 g per 100 g.
How much sodium is in sloppy joe sandwich?
670mg in 1 sandwich, any size; 360 mg per 100 g. Salt added in cooking changes it: USDA lists salted and unsalted forms separately where it measured both.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- the survey foods and their portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov