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Carbonara Sauce
Carbonara Sauce by Tesco provides 124 kcal per 100 g, with 0.8 g of sugars and 3.7 g of protein. That is 67% 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, mustard, pork.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Category avg |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 124 kcal | 175 −29% |
| Total fat | 10 g | 12.3 −19% |
| Saturated fat | 4 g | 5.5 −28% |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g | 10.6 −56% |
| Total sugars | 0.8 g | 2.4 −67% |
| Added sugars | 0.4 g | 0.8 −47% |
| Protein | 3.7 g | 5 −26% |
| Salt | 0.8 g | 2.1 −62% |
*% Daily Value for 100 g, 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, 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.
- Allergens
- MilkMustardPork
Additives 4
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Sold in
- United Kingdom
- Barcode
- 5057753923730
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Carbonara Sauce?
Carbonara Sauce contains 124 kcal per 100 g.
How much sugar is in Carbonara Sauce?
Carbonara Sauce has 0.8 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, Mustard, Pork. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 27, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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