⏱ 50 min totalPasta Carbonara
Per 1 serving · 161 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g22% of calories
- Carbs50g50% of calories
- Fat13g29% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Pasta Carbonara (161 g) has 388 calories, with 22 g of protein, 50 g of carbohydrates and 13 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in protein (43% DV), dietary fiber (32% DV) and thiamine (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 27%, 26% and 47% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein43%
- Dietary fiber32%
- Thiamine36%
- Riboflavin (B2)26%
- Niacin27%
- Vitamin B621%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A15%
- Vitamin K11%
- Folate (B9)18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium27%
- Saturated fat26%
- Cholesterol47%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Cut the bacon into 1/4-inch-wide strips and cook in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove from heat.
- 2
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, adding the peas 4 minutes before the pasta is al dente.
- 3
Whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- 4
Reserve 1 cup of pasta-cooking water (for the original 6-serving recipe), then drain the pasta.
- 5
Add the pasta to the egg mixture with half of the reserved water and bacon with drippings, tossing to combine. Add more cooking water if needed.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (161 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 133 μg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 13 μg | 11% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 36% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 73 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 23% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 29% |
| Choline | 118 mg | 21% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 229 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 274 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 105 mg | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 370 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 25% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 82% |
| Selenium | 58 μg | 106% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 9 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 558 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 86 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 2 g | — |
| Sucrose | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 388 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 74minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 47minCycling (moderate)
- 32minRunning (6 mph)
- 55minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Pasta Carbonara?
One serving of Pasta Carbonara (1 serving) has 388 calories, which works out to 241 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Pasta Carbonara high in protein?
It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (43% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Pasta Carbonara keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 40 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Pasta Carbonara?
614 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Pasta Carbonara?
2.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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