Carbonara Sauce vs Carbonara
Overall, Carbonara Sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Carbonara Sauce | Carbonara |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 124 kcal | 229 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 19.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 10.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 6.5 g |
| Additives | 4 | 3 |
| Allergens | Milk, Mustard, Pork | Eggs, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Carbonara Sauce has 46% fewer calories (124 kcal vs 229 kcal).
- Carbonara Sauce has 48% less fat (10 g vs 19.4 g).
- Carbonara Sauce has 61% less saturated fat (4 g vs 10.3 g).
- Carbonara Sauce has 68% less sugar (0.8 g vs 2.5 g).
- Carbonara has 43% more protein (6.5 g vs 3.7 g).
- Carbonara Sauce has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Carbonara Sauce lists: Mustard, Pork.
- Only Carbonara lists: Eggs.
Ingredients
Carbonara Sauce
water, cooked ham (6%) [pork, salt, sugar, flavouring, antioxidant (sodium ascorbate), preservative (sodium nitrite)]. cream (milk) (5%). cheddar cheese (milk) (5%), sunflower oil, modified maize starch, cheese powder (milk), yeast extract, acidity regulator (sodium citrate), stabiliser (sodium phosphate), garlic powder, flavouring, salt, mustard powder, white pepper, nutmeg.
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.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Carbonara Sauce or Carbonara?
Overall, Carbonara Sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. 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?
Carbonara Sauce has fewer calories: 124 kcal versus 229 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carbonara Sauce has less sugar: 0.8 g versus 2.5 g per 100 g.