Pesto pasta vs spaghetti carbonara: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: pesto pasta scores 23/100 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.
Pesto pasta
238 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 300 g
Spaghetti carbonara
214 kcal per 100 g. 1 plate: 330 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesSpaghetti carbonara238 vs 214 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinSpaghetti carbonara6.6 vs 9.9 g per 100 g
- More fiberAbout even1.3 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarAbout even1 vs 1 g per 100 g
- More potassiumAbout even109 vs 119 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatPesto pasta2.2 vs 3.5 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Pesto pasta, 100 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 100 g | Pesto pasta, 300 g | Spaghetti carbonara, 330 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238 kcal | 214 kcal | 714 kcal | 706 kcal |
| Protein | 6.6 g | 9.9 g | 20 g | 33 g |
| Carbohydrates | 26 g | 23 g | 78 g | 76 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 1 g | 3.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Fiber | 1.3 g | 1 g | 3.8 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 8.8 g | 36 g | 29 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.2 g | 3.5 g | 6.5 g | 12 g |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 0 mg | 2.6 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 20 µg | 41 µg | 59 µg | 136 µg |
| Potassium | 109 mg | 119 mg | 326 mg | 393 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.8 mg | 2.4 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 101 mg | 225 mg | 332 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg | 23 mg | 89 mg | 75 mg |
| Sodium | 264 mg | 330 mg | 793 mg | 1090 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.