Spaghetti Carbonara⏱ 30 min total

Spaghetti Carbonara

Per 1 serving · 103 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
404
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    15g
    15% of calories
  • Carbs
    33g
    33% of calories
  • Fat
    23g
    53% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spaghetti Carbonara (103 g) has 404 calories, with 15 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 23 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (53% of calories). It is high in protein (30% DV), thiamine (40% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (21% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 36% and 26% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
391cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
3.7g
Net carbs
30g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.3g
1.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein30%
  • Thiamine40%
  • Riboflavin (B2)21%
  • Niacin27%
  • Folate (B9)27%
  • Iron24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin B614%
  • Vitamin B1218%
  • Pantothenic acid12%
  • Choline12%
  • Calcium14%
  • Zinc13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Saturated fat36%
  • Cholesterol26%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Boil a large pot of well-salted water. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, boiling for 8 minutes to achieve al dente texture.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, whisk together the Parmesan, egg, olive oil, and black pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    Chop the bacon into batons and fry in a pan over medium-high heat until cooked through.

  4. 4

    Drain the pasta without rinsing and immediately add it to the egg mixture. Toss with the bacon to coat evenly.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (103 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A49 μg
5%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.5 μg
3%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K4 μg
4%
Thiamine0.5 mg
40%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
21%
Niacin4 mg
27%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
14%
Folate (B9)108 μg
27%
Vitamin B120.4 μg
18%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline63 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium144 mg
14%
Iron2 mg
24%
Potassium184 mg
4%
Magnesium33 mg
8%
Phosphorus225 mg
32%
Zinc1 mg
13%
Copper0.1 mg
16%
Manganese0.4 mg
17%
Selenium40 μg
72%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene7 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.2 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride9 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.1 g—
Glutamic acid4 g—
Glycine0.5 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine1 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats12 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats3 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol48 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch27 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 62 g—
Tryptophan0.2 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.5 μg—

Burning 404 calories

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

  • 77min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 49min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 34min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 57min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spaghetti Carbonara?

One serving of Spaghetti Carbonara (1 serving) has 404 calories, which works out to 391 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spaghetti Carbonara high in protein?

It provides a solid 15 g of protein per serving (30% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% 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 30 g of net carbs and 33% 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?

391 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spaghetti Carbonara?

1.6 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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