Spaghetti Carbonara⏱ 20 min total

Spaghetti Carbonara

Per 1 serving · 139 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
477
24%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    23g
    18% of calories
  • Carbs
    44g
    36% of calories
  • Fat
    25g
    46% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spaghetti Carbonara (139 g) has 477 calories, with 23 g of protein, 44 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). It is high in protein (45% DV), dietary fiber (25% DV) and thiamine (33% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 25%, 50% and 45% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
344cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
4.7g
Net carbs
37g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
7g
0.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein45%
  • Dietary fiber25%
  • Thiamine33%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%
  • Niacin28%
  • Vitamin B621%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin A11%
  • Folate (B9)11%
  • Choline17%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium25%
  • Saturated fat50%
  • Cholesterol45%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Cook pasta according to directions.

  2. 2

    While pasta is cooking, chop bacon into pieces and cook in a skillet until crisp.

  3. 3

    Drain bacon then return to the pan. Add butter to bacon and and stir until butter is melted.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl whisk eggs and set aside.

  5. 5

    Drain pasta and return to pan.

  6. 6

    Add bacon mixture, eggs, and cheese to the pasta. Stir to coat pasta and cook over low heat for 2-3 minutes. You want to cook the eggs here, but you have to be careful that you do not overcook them. Serve immediately.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (139 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A99 μg
11%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D1 μg
5%
Vitamin E1 mg
4%
Vitamin K1 μg
1%
Thiamine0.4 mg
33%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin4 mg
28%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
21%
Folate (B9)45 μg
11%
Vitamin B121 μg
27%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
25%
Choline95 mg
17%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium248 mg
25%
Iron3 mg
35%
Potassium248 mg
5%
Magnesium97 mg
23%
Phosphorus373 mg
53%
Zinc3 mg
24%
Copper0.3 mg
32%
Manganese2 mg
76%
Selenium61 μg
110%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid2 g—
Beta carotene16 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride2 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats10 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol97 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0.4 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 63 g—
Tryptophan0.3 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 477 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 91min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 57min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 40min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 67min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spaghetti Carbonara?

One serving of Spaghetti Carbonara (1 serving) has 477 calories, which works out to 344 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spaghetti Carbonara high in protein?

It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (45% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Spaghetti Carbonara keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 36% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spaghetti Carbonara?

573 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Spaghetti Carbonara?

0.6 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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