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Carbonara sauce
Carbonara sauce by Asda provides 97 kcal per 100 g, with 1.2 g of sugars and 5.5 g of protein. That is 50% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Carbonara sauces category. Contains: milk, pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 serving (100 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 97 kcal | 97 kcal | 175 −45% | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 6 g | 8% | 12.3 −51% |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g | 3.6 g | 18% | 5.5 −35% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g | 5.3 g | 2% | 10.6 −50% |
| Total sugars | 1.2 g | 1.2 g | 2.4 −50% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.8 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | 2% | 0.7 −31% |
| Protein | 5.5 g | 5.5 g | 11% | 5 +10% |
| Salt | 0.7 g | 0.7 g | 2.1 −68% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 37 Carbonara sauces products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other carbonara sauces
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Skimmed Milk, Smoked Bacon (10%) [Pork (98%), Salt, Glucose, Stabiliser (Diphosphates), Antioxidant (Sodium Ascorbate), Preservative (Sodium Nitrite Mature Cheddar Cheese (Milk) (6%), Medium Fat Hard Cheese (Milk) (5%), Double Cream (Milk) (5%), Cornflour, Garlic Purée, Salt, Black Pepper.
- Allergens
- MilkPork
Additives 2
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 serving (100 g)
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057172106547
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carbonara sauce?
Carbonara sauce contains 97 kcal per 100 g and about 97 kcal per serving (1 serving (100 g)).
How much sugar is in Carbonara sauce?
Carbonara sauce has 1.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Carbonara sauce healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Carbonara sauce vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Carbonara sauce contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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