Beef bulgogi vs spaghetti carbonara: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: beef bulgogi scores 19/100 and spaghetti carbonara 20/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Beef bulgogi

19/100Low nutrient density

226 kcal per 100 g. 1 serving: 180 g

Spaghetti carbonara

20/100Lower nutrient density

214 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 330 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesAbout even226 vs 214 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinBeef bulgogi18 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 1 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarSpaghetti carbonara5.8 vs 1 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumBeef bulgogi364 vs 119 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatSpaghetti carbonara4.6 vs 3.5 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientBeef bulgogi, 100 gSpaghetti carbonara, 100 gBeef bulgogi, 180 gSpaghetti carbonara, 330 g
Calories226 kcal214 kcal407 kcal706 kcal
Protein18 g9.9 g32 g33 g
Carbohydrates8.8 g23 g16 g76 g
Sugars5.8 g1 g10 g3.2 g
Fiber1.1 g1 g2 g3.4 g
Fat13 g8.8 g24 g29 g
Saturated fat4.6 g3.5 g8.2 g12 g
Vitamin C3.4 mg0 mg6 mg0 mg
Vitamin A2.5 µg41 µg4.4 µg136 µg
Potassium364 mg119 mg656 mg393 mg
Iron1.6 mg0.8 mg2.9 mg2.7 mg
Calcium43 mg101 mg78 mg332 mg
Magnesium31 mg23 mg57 mg75 mg
Sodium576 mg330 mg1036 mg1090 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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