Nachos with cheese vs spaghetti carbonara: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: nachos with cheese scores 21/100 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.
Nachos with cheese
305 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate (shared starter): 140 g
Spaghetti carbonara
214 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 330 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSpaghetti carbonara305 vs 214 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even9.3 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberNachos with cheese2.5 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarSpaghetti carbonara1.8 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumNachos with cheese168 vs 119 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatSpaghetti carbonara7.2 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Nachos with cheese, 100 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 100 g | Nachos with cheese, 140 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 330 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 305 kcal | 214 kcal | 427 kcal | 706 kcal |
| Protein | 9.3 g | 9.9 g | 13 g | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g | 23 g | 38 g | 76 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1 g | 2.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 1 g | 3.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 18 g | 8.8 g | 26 g | 29 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.2 g | 3.5 g | 10 g | 12 g |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 0 mg | 1.5 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 113 µg | 41 µg | 158 µg | 136 µg |
| Potassium | 168 mg | 119 mg | 235 mg | 393 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.8 mg | 1.1 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Calcium | 247 mg | 101 mg | 345 mg | 332 mg |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 23 mg | 59 mg | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 537 mg | 330 mg | 752 mg | 1090 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.