Carbonara Sauce vs Sauce Carbonara
Overall, Carbonara Sauce has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Carbonara Sauce | Sauce Carbonara |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | c | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 124 kcal | 115 kcal |
| Fat | 10 g | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 4.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Fiber | — | 0.5 g |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 4.5 g |
| Additives | 4 | 3 |
| Allergens | Milk, Mustard, Pork | Eggs, Gluten, Milk |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Sauce Carbonara has 29% less fat (7.1 g vs 10 g).
- Carbonara Sauce has 85% less sugar (0.8 g vs 5.3 g).
- Carbonara Sauce has 33% less salt (0.8 g vs 1.2 g).
- Sauce Carbonara has 18% more protein (4.5 g vs 3.7 g).
- Carbonara Sauce has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Carbonara Sauce lists: Mustard, Pork.
- Only Sauce Carbonara lists: Eggs, Gluten.
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.
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 Sauce or Sauce 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?
Sauce Carbonara has fewer calories: 115 kcal versus 124 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Carbonara Sauce has less sugar: 0.8 g versus 5.3 g per 100 g.