Carbonara vs Sauce Carbonara
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Carbonara | Sauce Carbonara |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 229 kcal | 115 kcal |
| Fat | 19.4 g | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 10.3 g | 4.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Additives | 3 | 3 |
| Allergens | Eggs, Milk | Eggs, Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sauce Carbonara has 50% fewer calories (115 kcal vs 229 kcal).
- Sauce Carbonara has 63% less fat (7.1 g vs 19.4 g).
- Sauce Carbonara has 59% less saturated fat (4.2 g vs 10.3 g).
- Carbonara has 53% less sugar (2.5 g vs 5.3 g).
- Carbonara has 42% less salt (0.7 g vs 1.2 g).
- Carbonara has 31% more protein (6.5 g vs 4.5 g).
- Only Sauce Carbonara lists: Gluten.
Ingredients
Carbonara
Crème 39% (lait), lait entier, pancetta fumée 15% [porc, sel, conservateur (nitrite de sodium, nitrate de potassium)], amidon de riz, fromage pecorino 3,7% (lait de brebis, présure, sel), fromage grana padano AOP 2,4% [lait de vache, présure, sel, conservateur (lysozyme d’œuf)], huile d'olive hydrogénée, oignons, poivre noir.
Sauce Carbonara
Huile de palme, amidon de pomme de terre, farine de Blé, sel comestible iodé, Crème en poudre (antioxydants (palmitate d'ascorbyle, alpha-tocophérol)), 6.7% lard (lard, sel comestible, fumée), 4.8% jaune d'oeuf déshydraté, Fromage fondue (Fromage en poudre (Fromage bleu, Fromage dur, Fromage Crescenza), petit-Lait en poudre), sirop de glucose, sucre, condiment, protéine de Lait, extrait de levure, oignon déshydraté, persil, ail déshydraté, champignons de Paris, poivrons rouges, arôme (dont Lait). Peut contenir des traces de: céleri, soja, moutarde.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Carbonara or Sauce Carbonara?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Sauce Carbonara has fewer calories: 115 kcal versus 229 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carbonara has less sugar: 2.5 g versus 5.3 g per 100 g.