Comparison

Spaghetti carbonara vs Spaghetti carbonara

Overall, Spaghetti carbonara has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientSpaghetti carbonaraSpaghetti carbonara
Nutri-Score c c
NOVA group 4 4
Calories 194 kcal 142 kcal
Fat 6.1 g 6.7 g
Saturated fat 3.1 g 3.9 g
Sugars 2.6 g 1.1 g
Salt 0.5 g 0.9 g
Fiber 1.2 g 0.5 g
Protein 8.3 g 4.8 g
Additives44
AllergensGluten, Milk, PorkGluten, Milk

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Spaghetti carbonara has 27% fewer calories (142 kcal vs 194 kcal).
  • Spaghetti carbonara has 22% less saturated fat (3.1 g vs 3.9 g).
  • Spaghetti carbonara has 57% less sugar (1.1 g vs 2.6 g).
  • Spaghetti carbonara has 42% less salt (0.5 g vs 0.9 g).
  • Spaghetti carbonara has 63% more fiber (1.2 g vs 0.5 g).
  • Spaghetti carbonara has 42% more protein (8.3 g vs 4.8 g).
  • Only Spaghetti carbonara lists: Pork.

Ingredients

Spaghetti carbonara

Cooked Spaghetti (37%) (Water, Durum Wheat Semolina), Milk, Smoked Bacon (9%) (Pork, Salt, Sugar, Stabiliser (Disodium diphosphate), Antioxidant (Sodium ascorbate), Preservative (Sodium nitrite)), Water, Single Cream (Milk), Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk) (4%), Medium Fat Soft Cheese (Milk) (3%), Crème Fraîche (Milk), Garlic Purée, Cornflour, Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Calcium carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Salt, Black Pepper. 8% Pork. Allergy Advice

Spaghetti carbonara

Salsa carbonara (54%): agua, nata, mezcla de quesos (queso duro y queso emmental), cebolla, almidón de arroz, sal, aroma natural, gelatina, perejil, nuez moscada y pimienta blanca; Pasta cocida (39%): agua, sémola de trigo, aceite de girasol, espesante (goma xantana); Bacon (7%): panceta de cerdo, agua, sal, dextrosa, especias, antioxidante (ascorbato sódico) y conservador (nitrito sódico). ALÉRGENOS: Gluten, leche y derivados. Contiene trazas de huevo.

FAQ

Which is healthier: Spaghetti carbonara or Spaghetti carbonara?

Overall, Spaghetti carbonara 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?

Spaghetti carbonara has fewer calories: 142 kcal versus 194 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Spaghetti carbonara has less sugar: 1.1 g versus 2.6 g per 100 g.

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